Egypt Under-17 defender Yassin Tamer faces up to six weeks out before World Cup

Egypt Under-17 defender Yassin Tamer will be sidelined for between four and six weeks after suffering a foot fracture against Iraq in the Gulf Cup Under-17.

The Al Mokawloon Al Arab player was injured during Egypt’s 5-0 victory over Iraq. The Egypt Under-17 team confirmed the nature of the injury and said Tamer would be absent for the stated period.

The injury occurred 23 days before the start of the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar.

Egypt completed the group stage of the Gulf Cup Under-17 with a perfect record, winning all four of their matches and securing top spot in their group. Their campaign was capped by the emphatic victory over Iraq.

They will now face the team that finishes second in Group A in the semi-finals on 1 November. Group A contains United Arab Emirates, China, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar.

The Gulf Cup Under-17 is being used by Egypt as preparation for their participation in the Under-17 World Cup, which will be held in Qatar.