Kaiserslautern will have to cope without centre back Hany Ramzy, who is going to miss the remainder of the season due to injury. This comes at a vital time, and Ramzy will not play in any more of the Bundesliga campaign this season.

The Egypt captain suffered torn ligaments in his right knee in the last match against Hansa Rostock. Ramzy fell to the ground and didn't move after a hard clash with Bachirou Salou.

The man who came on for him, Koch, is expected to play instead of Ramzy for the remainder of the season. Hany Ramzy will miss the rest of the Bundesliga, as well as the Cup Final against Bayern Munich which will take place in early May. As well as this, he has been prevented from leading the Egypt national team out in Saint-Denis for the friendly game against France on the 31st of April.

EP wishes Ramzy a speedy recovery.

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