BK Hacken have been hit with an injury setback ahead of Thursday’s Conference League second qualifying round second leg tie against Aberdeen after winger Ali Youssef was told he will not play again until 2022. Scans have shown Youssef has suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury and will require surgery. Hacken physio Patrik Ghazarian told the club’s website: “Of course we suffer with Ali. European football is a major aim for the Swedes this season and Ericsson says his club has not given up hope of overturning their four-goal deficit. He said: “It was a tough blow, you have to say, but it’s not over yet.

Source: Express July 26, 2021 15:56 UTC