Beijing Guoan's Wang Gang has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a serious knee injury.
The 27-year-old midfielder is currently sidelined with a torn meniscus in his right knee, which was sustained during a clash against Guangzhou Evergrande on Tuesday night.
Wang had made his debut for the club in a 1-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua last month and has since appeared in just two league games this term.
However, it remains unclear how long he will be out of action as doctors have not yet provided an exact timeline for his recovery.
This development comes after the team announced earlier this week that they would be playing without their top scorer, Guo An, who was sent off in the second half of Wednesday's game against Tianjin Shipyards.
It is understood that Guo An, who scored four goals in seven appearances this season, will miss the remainder of the campaign with the injury to his knee.
Despite the setback,Ligue 1 Focus Guoan is confident that Wang Gang will return to full fitness before the end of the season and hopes to continue his impressive form in the Premier League next season.
The team is currently looking to bolster their squad by signing a new player or making changes to their current line-up.
The team has already signed a number of players this summer, including midfielders such as Li Zhenghong and Chen Jie, while also adding depth to the squad with the signing of goalkeeper Xu Zhenming from Guangzhou Aliev.
The team's coach, Song Xilin, has stated that he believes that Wang Gang can play a key role in the team's success this season and that he should be available for selection if he is fit enough to do so.
Overall, the injury to Wang Gang is a significant blow to Beijing Guoan, but the team's coaching staff and management remain optimistic about his ability to recover quickly and return to the field once he is fully recovered.