CAIRO: Ahly playmaker Mohamed Abou-Trika has been initially diagnosed with a bruised ankle, following Sunday s 2-2 draw with Petrojet.

Medical staff chief Ihab Ali said the 30-year-old received first aid treatment when he sustained the injury during the Egyptian Premier League game.

The on-pitch treatment was really important to avoid injury aggravation, Ali was quoted as saying on Ahly’s official website.

Abou-Trika is set to undergo MRI scan, and its result should indicate how serious the injury is.

Ahly assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri believes some players make deliberate attempts to injure the Egypt midfielder.

I feel that Abou-Trika has been subjected to numerous challenges as though some individuals are trying to hurt him, Al-Badri said at the post-match press conference.

The former Tersana player sustained the injury after being violently tackled by Petrojet defender Hassan Gomaa.

Minutes later, his foot swelled and he was taken on a stretcher off the field.

Abou-Trika is going to miss the upcoming match against Ismaili, Al-Badri added.