El Shaarawy sustains fractured foot

The Italy international has made four appearances so far this season, scoring one goal, and has struggled in recent times with a thigh strain, his last outing for the club coming in the 3-1 win over Cagliari on September 1.

El Shaarawy had been due to make his return to the side for their UEFA Champions League clash with Ajax on Tuesday, but he will now miss out after sustaining a hairline fracture in his left foot.

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