Egypt and Ahli starlet Rami Rabiea has been offered a trial at French side Lille but his recent injury is likely to impede the move, according to his club. The 21-year-old suffered a knee injury during the league win over Smouha and is set to have surgery in the upcoming few days. The injury blow may well have dented his hopes of moving to Europe, but more importantly it made him doubtful for Egypt's U-20 World Cup campaign in June. “Lille had asked to have Rabiea train with them for a few days but his current injury problem would prevent him from going," Ahli football committee member Hadi Khashaba told the club's website.
Rabiea was stretchered off on Tuesday “Right now we are focused on his injury. The important thing is to have him back fit for matches, but the French offer will be considered." Rabie has been inspirational for Egypt in the African Youth Championship, scoring the goal that sent the Young Pharaohs to the World Cup finals in Turkey. Three months According to Ahli doctor Khaled Mahmoud, Rabiea remains doubtful for the World Cup finals but has a slight chance of making the Turkey finals late in June. “It all depends on what happens during surgery. He could be back in a month, but if the wound needed stitches, he could be out for three months," he said.
