Eduard Spertsyan suffers injury scare after AFC Champions League match against Al Sadd

Al Ahli midfielder and Armenia national team captain Eduard Spertsyan experienced muscle pain following the fourth-round AFC Champions League match against Qatar's Al Sadd. The player required medical attention after the final whistle, while the severity of the possible injury remains unknown.

The match between Al Ahli and Al Sadd ended in a goalless draw, 0-0. Spertsyan played the full 90 minutes and received a 6.8 rating from the statistical platform SofaScore.

The Armenian midfielder registered two shots and created two chances for his teammates but also missed one big opportunity to score.

Eduard Spertsyan's statistics against Al Sadd

• Shots: 2 (xG: 0.29)
• Big chances missed: 1
• Key passes: 2 (xA: 0.07)
• Accurate passes: 27 (84%)
• Accurate crosses: 1 of 5
• Successful dribbles: 3 of 4
• Possession lost: 17
• Tackles: 1
• Ball recoveries: 6
• Duels won: 4 of 6
• Aerial duels won: 1 of 1

After four rounds, Al Ahli have collected eight points and sit fourth in the AFC Champions League West Region standings.

Spertsyan's participation in Armenia's upcoming matches in doubt

Following the final whistle, Spertsyan experienced muscle discomfort and required assistance from the medical staff. It remains unclear how serious the problem is and whether the midfielder will need time to recover.

Al Ahli's next match is scheduled for November 7 against Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League.

After that fixture, Spertsyan is expected to join the Armenia national team for the November international matches. However, his availability will depend on his physical condition and the results of medical examinations.