Aleksandar Mitrovic will miss up to three months of action after sustaining a lateral ligament injury to his left leg during training. Al-Rayyan confirmed the setback on Thursday as the Qatari club prepares for the upcoming season under new coach Luka Catani. The Serbian striker suffered the injury following a collision during a team session at their pre-season training camp in Spain.
The 31-year-old joined Al-Rayyan last September from Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal and has made a solid impact in the Gulf state. In 14 appearances, Mitrovic netted 7 goals and provided 4 assists, demonstrating the quality that has defined his career. His move to Qatar represented the next chapter in a remarkable journey that included a prolific spell at English Premier League side Fulham, where he scored 111 goals across 206 matches.
Recent Form at Al-Hilal and Al-Rayyan
Before joining Al-Rayyan, the Serbian forward thrived in Saudi Arabia's top division. Playing for Al-Hilal, he recorded 68 goals and 15 assists in 79 matches, showcasing his consistency at the highest level. His arrival in Doha was heralded as a major signing with immediate impact, and the injury comes at a frustrating moment as he was building momentum with his new club.
Medical staff have placed Mitrovic on a comprehensive rehabilitation programme supervised by Al-Rayyan's technical and medical teams. The club aims to ensure his full recovery and enable a swift return to competitive action. Meanwhile, manager Catani continues pre-season preparations with his squad, having drawn 3-3 against England's Rochdale in a friendly during the Spanish camp. The absence of such a prolific forward will test the club's attacking depth in the coming weeks.
