Koca sat out against Palmeiras with knee bruise

Ahmed Nabil Koca stayed away from Al Ahly's game against Brazilian team Palmeiras during the Club World Cup. The Egyptian club lost that match with a final score of 2-0 against their South American opponents. Many people heard stories claiming Koca chose not to play for his team that day. These reports made fans wonder what really happened with the midfielder. The truth behind his absence came out later through media sources.

Koca actually dealt with a painful knee problem that kept him off the field. His leg bothered him enough that he could not join his teammates for the important tournament game. Egyptian sports commentator Ahmed Shouber explained what really took place with the player. Shouber told everyone that Koca never refused to help his club during their match. The midfielder simply could not play because his knee hurt him.

Team doctors checked Koca and told him his injury was not serious. They believed the player could compete without major risk to his health. Koca felt different about his condition and worried about making the injury worse. He complained about the pain he experienced even after medical staff cleared him to play. The midfielder got better after he skipped training sessions and rested his troubled knee.