Kessie recently sustained an injury during the match between Al-Ahli and Qatari Al-Rayan, in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League, which ended with Al-Ahli winning 3-1.
Initial examinations revealed that the player is suffering from a muscle strain, along with ongoing pain from a previous adductor injury, making him physically unfit for the upcoming match.
The medical team recommends resting the Ivorian star to avoid exacerbating the injury, which means he may miss the match against Gulf tomorrow, Friday, pending a final decision.
Al-Ahli may face a tough challenge without Kessie, as he is considered a key element in the midfield, prompting the coach to look for alternatives to compensate for his absence in the crucial encounter.
