World Cup star rushed to hospital with broken leg so horrific it leaves rival keeper in tears

MOROCCO star Ayoub El Kaabi was rushed to hospital after suffering a horrific broken leg. The striker was in action for Greek side Olympiacos in the match against Volos. Ayoub El Kaabi suffered a broken leg while playing for Olympiacos Credit: X El Kaabi, 33, challenged for the ball but got his leg stuck underneath the opposition goalkeeper. Once the stopper was off the striker, he could be seen rolling around in pain on the pitch. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! It was revealed that he had suffered an horrific broken leg as he screamed in pain. Players from both teams ushered medical staff onto the pitch to help El Kaabi. The star was carried off on a stretcher and rushed to hospital for further checks. Reports in Greece have claimed he will undergo surgery today. The injury occurred just before half-time with Volos stopper Marios Siampanis shocked by the incident. He could be seen bursting into tears as El Kaabi recieved treatment. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS World Cup star rushed to hospital with broken leg so horrific it leaves rival keeper in tears Credit: X Olympiacos released a statement following the injury to the star. It read: “Ayoub, in this difficult moment, the entire Olympiacos family stands by your side with all our hearts. “Your strength, passion and fighting spirit have inspired us so many times. “Now it’s our turn to send all that strength back to you. El Kaabi was in visible pain Credit: X He made one appearance at the World Cup Credit: AP “Stay strong, Ayoub El Kaabi. We’ll be with you every step of the way, until we see you back where you belong. “Wishing you a strong recovery.” Olympiacos drew the game 1-1 leaving them second in the league behind rivals AEK Athens. El Kaabi joined the Greek Super League giants in 2023 and has been regular in the team ever since. The striker has scored an impressive 82 goals in 139 appearances. He was part of Morocco‘s squad for the World Cup in North American this summer. He made one appearance at the tournament as a 70th minute sustitute in the 4-2 win over Haiti in Group C. Comment now