Al Ain: Host nation the United Arab Emirates have been dealt a blow with news that defender Khalifa Mubarak will miss the rest of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 after fracturing his leg in Monday’s 3-2 win over Kyrgyz Republic.



The 25-year-old Al Nasr favourite suffered the injury trying to clear a Mirlan Murzaev shot during the Round of 16 encounter which was eventually settled by an Ahmed Khalil penalty in extra-time.

Mubarak, who is already receiving medical attention in Germany, will now be missing for the UAE when they face Australia in the quarter-finals on Friday.



Source: the-afc.com