The technical staff of Qatar's Al Rayyan Club received a heavy blow on Thursday at the start of their preparations for the new season's competitions, after announcing the injury of their Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.

The club issued an official statement saying: "Our player Aleksandar Mitrovic suffered an injury to the lateral collateral ligament of his left leg, following a strong collision during the team's training."

Al Rayyan clarified that medical examinations confirmed the Serbian striker needs to stay away from the pitch for a period of two to three months, as he is currently undergoing a comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation program under the supervision of the technical and medical staffs to ensure his full recovery and quick return.

The 31-year-old Mitrovic joined the ranks of Al Rayyan in September 2025 coming from Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal, playing 14 matches with the team, scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists.

The Serbian striker is considered one of the most prominent signings in the history of Qatari football, after his illustrious career with Al Hilal, where he scored 68 goals and provided 15 assists in 79 matches, and before that his distinguished experience with England's Fulham, where he scored 111 goals in 206 matches.

It is worth noting that Al Rayyan, under the leadership of its new coach Luca Catan, is currently holding its preparatory camp in Spain, which witnessed a 3-3 draw against England's Rochdale in a friendly match.

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