Naim Sliti, the head coach of Al Gharafa SC, has confirmed that two key players have been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to injury.

Sliti revealed that midfielder Mohamed Al-Hammadi and defender Ahmed Al-Sayed will be sidelined until the end of the campaign after sustaining injuries during training sessions.

The news comes as a blow for Al-Gharafa, who were already struggling to cope with the loss of star striker Younis Bari, who was injured in December.

Al-Hammadi is one of the club's most experienced players, having made over 100 appearances for the team since his debut in 2014. He has also scored several important goals for the club, including a crucial goal against Al-Arabi in their previous match.

Meanwhile, Al-Sayed has also played an important role in the team's recent success, helping them to secure promotion from the Saudi Professional League last season.

Despite this setback, Al-Gharafa will need to find ways to overcome the absence of these key players if they hope to remain competitive in the league. They will also need to work hard on developing young talent within the squad, as they look to rebuild following the departure of Bari.

Overall, the injuries to Al-Hammadi and Al-Sayed are a major blow to Al-Gharafa's chances of competing for honours this season. However, it remains to be seen how the club will respond and what steps they will take to ensure that they can still compete at the highest level.

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