The Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus received a painful blow within the ranks of the Saudi Al Nassr team, after confirming the injury of Croatian star Marcelo Brozovic, which will keep him from participating in the upcoming period.

Jesus had to replace Brozovic in the 19th minute of the match between Al Nassr and Al Fateh in the Roshan Saudi League, after he felt pain in his adductor muscle, with Abdullah Al-Khaibari coming on as his substitute in the match.

Reports revealed that the player will undergo tests and accurate scans to determine the extent of the injury, after he felt slight muscle discomfort before the match during training, which increased at the start of the encounter.

Sports critic Abdulaziz Al-Asimi explained via the 'X' platform that Brozovic's absence could range from a week to ten days, if it is confirmed that the injury is merely a minor muscle tear that does not require a long rehabilitation period.

If the absence extends to the maximum duration, the Croatian star will miss three important matches, most notably against the Indian Goa in the AFC Champions League, in addition to Al Hazm in the league and Al Ittihad in the King’s Cup.

The Al Nassr coaching staff hopes to quickly regain Brozovic's services, as he represents a pivotal element in the midfield, especially with the crowded schedule of local and Asian matches in the coming weeks.