CAIRO: Zamalek have denied on Saturday reports that midfielder Alaa Abdel Ghani is suffering from a chronic knee injury.
The energetic midfielder has been sidelined for long periods and suffered several setbacks on the road to recovery due to a persistent knee problem.
Abdel Ghani s injury can be healed with medicines, Zamalek doctor Mostafa Al-Monairi told the club s website.
One can t play if he suffers a chronic injury, and this isn t the case with Abdel Ghani.
Ahmed Magdi partnered with Ahmed Abdel Raouf in the heart of Zamalek s midfield, but none of them managed to impress.
The Cairo giants are aiming to keep hold of Abdel Ghani as they began talks with the 28-year-old to extend his contract.
According to Zamalek assistant coach Ayman Mansour, the player has agreed to pen a contract extension, and will be financially ranked among the team s stars.
