Christophe Galtier, the head coach of Neom FC, has faced a significant blow regarding the duration of absence of the Egyptian defender and team captain Ahmed Hegazy, following his injury during the match against Al-Khaleej, which took place yesterday evening, Friday.

Hegazy suffered an injury to the hamstring of his thigh in the match against Al-Khaleej and was substituted at halftime, with Khalifa Al-Dosari replacing him.

According to media sources, Hegazy's absence will extend for more than two weeks, confirming his unavailability for the matches against Al-Khulood and Al-Nasr in the seventh and eighth rounds of the Roshan Saudi League.

The player's readiness will be assessed during the international break in mid-November, depending on his response to treatment before the match against Al-Taawoun at the end of the same month.