Kevin Yaqub reveals details of his injury and expected absence

Iraqi football fans have received a huge shock after Iraq international Kevin Yaqub announced on his official Instagram account that he has suffered a new injury that will keep him out of action for a period, confirming his absence from the FIFA World Cup 27, which will be held in Saudi Arabia.

Kevin Yaqub posted an emotional message on his account, saying:

- "I stayed away from football for two years, then I returned and participated in the FIFA World Cup, won the league, and scored the decisive goal."

- "Words cannot describe the pain and darkness that accompany something like this. Suddenly, in the blink of an eye, everything you have worked for is taken from you, and I went through a very dark period after the injury, and I started to doubt everything all at once."

- "I have done it before, and I will do everything I can to do it again, my story is not over yet, see you soon. God is great."

Kevin's message summarized the extent of the suffering experienced by the Iraqi star, who is known for a career filled with challenges and comebacks from serious injuries.

The player participated with the Lions of Mesopotamia in the last FIFA World Cup, as he was among the list of the Iraq national team participating in the FIFA World Cup. He played in some matches despite limited appearances due to competition circumstances and injuries, but he was one of the names that coach Graham Arnold is counting on in the upcoming phase.

Consequently, Kevin Yaqub's absence from the Saudi Arabia Gulf Championship 27 has been confirmed, which is a painful blow for the Iraq national team that was planning to rely on him as one of the solutions in the attacking midfield, especially given his experience playing in Europe and his ability to make a difference.

The absence of Kevin opens the door for new names like Mohammed Qassim, Bassam Shakir, and Abdul Razak Qassim, who have returned to the squad. However, it will undoubtedly leave a technical and moral void in the ranks of the Lions of Mesopotamia.

Support messages flooded in for Kevin Yaqub from the Iraq national team fans and his fellow players following the announcement of his injury. They urged him to make a strong comeback as he has done before, affirming that his story with football is not over yet, as he himself stated.