Egyptian Handball Player Ali Zein out of Barcelona Squad for 4 Weeks

Barcelona announced on Sunday that the Egyptian left back's handball player Ali Zein has been ruled out for 4 weeks due to his Metacarpal Fractures.

The 30-year-old player suffered this injury during his participation with the Egyptian national team in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics held in Japan, where Egypt ranked fourth.

" Barcelona head coach Antonio Carlos Ortega will not depend on Zein in their preparations for the start of the upcoming season," Barcelona said in a statement.

"Zein suffered a metacarpal fractures as he will be out for 4 weeks."

On July 3, Barcelona announced the signing of Egyptian left back Ali Zein to join the Blaugrana handball team from Emirates‘ Al Sharjaj.

The 30-year-old Egyptian player signed a one-year contract with an option for extending the contract for another year.

“He is the third new edition to Barça 2021/22 after Ángel Fernández and Leo Maciel. The international star played at the 2019 and 2021 World Championships, has experience of playing in his native Egypt (Al-Ahly), in Tunisia (Étoile Sportive du Sahel) and France (Pays D’Aix Université Club) and has spent the last three seasons in the UAE,” Barcelona said in a statement.

“He adds depth to the left side of the court both in attack and defence, and has a powerful shot that is sure to produce plenty of goals for Barça. ”