Ghana defender Daniel Opare did not train with his Royal Antwerp teammates ahead of the Jupiler Pro league game against Cercle Brugge.
The Ghana international was reported missing training due to family reasons and it is unclear whether he may start against Cercle Brugge.
The 28 year old has been a key member of the Belgian side since switching from Augsburg in the summer.
The ex-Real Madrid defender recently returned from an injury he suffered whiles playing former side Standard Liege.
Despite the injury troubles the Ghana defender has played eleven times in the Belgian topflight league this season helping his side to third place after just 17 games.
Royal Antwerp will however have Opare's compatriot William Owusu starting as DR Congo star Mbokani remains a doubt for the clash on Saturday afternoon.