Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush suffered a knee ligament injury during Egypt’s 0-0 draw with Burkina Faso in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

Egypt moved a step closer to qualifying for next year’s tournament, maintaining a five-point lead over second-placed Burkina Faso in Group A with two rounds remaining.

The evening, however, took a worrying turn for the Pharaohs when Marmoush was forced off the pitch nine minutes into the game following a heavy challenge.

Egypt’s team doctor, Mohamed Abu El-Ela, confirmed the injury was ‘a bruised knee ligament’.

Hossam Hassan’s unbeaten side moved to 20 points and lead Group A by five points ahead of Burkina Faso, with two matches remaining in the qualifiers.

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