Former Tema Youth midfielder, Joseph Paintsil has suffered an injury.

The Genk midfielder did not take part in the side's pre-season friendly win over Beringen over the weekend due to the setback.

The former Ferencvaros loanee joined the Belgian outfit on a four-year deal from Ghanaian side Tema Youth this summer.

Paintsil is expected to be key for the side in the Belgian Pro League this term.