Veteran centre back Abdel Zaher El Saka played a full derby match against Ankaragucu in which his side Genclerbirligi won by two goals to nil. However, he collided with the opposition keeper near the end of the game and suffered a chest injury. After the match, the veteran defender was sent to a nearby hospital as he had problem with breathing normally.

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El Saka had to be sent to hospital from the stadium after he took a hit to his chest after an aerial challenge with the keeper.

The Egyptian played a full match against Sherif Ekramy's Ankaragucu and helped his side emerge winners 2-0 as Engin Baytar and Carlos Kahe scored for the Egyptian's side.

Genclerbirligi club doctor said: "Our captain El Saka took a hit in his chest after a challenge with the opposition keeper and he had some problems with breathing. He fainted for a few minutes and we needed to make sure that there is nothing serious".

Fortunately, after medical examination, We didn't find any serious problem with the player's health and sent him home. There is nothing serious about his health now."

It should be noted that El Saka cleared a dangerous attempt off the line with his head just a minute before the final whistle.

EP wish El Saka a speedy recovery...

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