Genk wideman Joseph Paintsil has been knocked down by an injury, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.
The Ghanaian 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.
He is expected to be key for the side in the Belgian Pro League this term.