Al-Zawraa team suffered a significant blow after the confirmed absence of its captain and goalkeeper Jalal Hassan, along with defender Akam Hashim, from the upcoming matches due to injuries sustained during the game against Al-Gharafa in the Iraq Stars League.

Medical examinations revealed that team captain Jalal Hassan suffered a first-degree tear in the ligaments of the front thigh muscle, as a result of the injury he sustained during the match. The club's medical staff indicated that the international goalkeeper needs a rest period ranging from ten days to two weeks, followed by new medical tests and assessments to determine his readiness and the remaining time for his return to the field.

Similarly, defender Akam Hashim was injured during the same match, suffering an injury to the back knee muscle. The medical team confirmed that the player requires a full week of rest before undergoing additional medical tests aimed at more accurately diagnosing his condition and determining the possibility of his return to participate in upcoming matches.

The absence of Jalal Hassan and Akam Hashim comes at a critical time for the team, amid the pressure of continuous league matches, placing the coaching staff before a new challenge to find suitable alternatives and compensate for the absences during the coming phase.