QSL side El Jaish have confirmed that key defender Lucas Mendes is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up a knee injury that ruled him out of his sides 2-1 victory last night against Muaither.

The club revealed the news via their official website, noting that Mendes will begin his rehab with the medical team before making his way back to training.

The injury of the Brazilian defender adds to an ever growing injury list for the current QSL league leaders. Currently Sabri Lamouchi’s side is without a host of key players including Seydou Keita, Abdulgadir Ilyas and Khalid Abdulraouf.

Lamouchi will now be hoping that his players can return in time for their round 12 match against Al Gharafa on Thursday evening at Lekhwiya stadium.