Tasnim – Iranian winger of Qatar’s Al-Arabi Mehrdad Mohammadi underwent foot surgery on Wednesday.
He will be sidelined for six months.
Mohammadi sustained a knee injury in the match against Al-Sadd in Qatar Stars League last week.
Al-Arabi has completed the signing of Esteghlal midfielder Farshid Esmaeili as Mohammadi’s replacement.
Mehrdad is the twin brother of Milad who plays for AEK Athens.