Saudi Arabian footballer Emad Sahabi suffered a gruesome broken ankle while playing for his club Al Orubah against Al Shoalah. The match came to halt on 19 minutes when the midfielder's ankle appeared to have twisted 180 degrees after chasing down the ball - much to the horror of his team-mates. It seemed innocuous, as he tumbled over under pressure before his joint snapped and appeared to dislocate, leaving it hanging off the end of his leg. Emad Sahabi writhes in pain after suffering an horrific ankle break while playing for Al Orubah . Al Orubah went on to win the game 2-0 but the result was overshadowed by Sahabi's horror injury. The break brings back the nightmare injuries suffered by Arsenal duo Eduardo and Aaron Ramsey a few years ago. Both men were out for over a year and it would appear Sahabi has a long road to recovery ahead of him. The midfielder suffered the injury while chasing a ball down after just 19 minutes into the game .
Emad Sahabi suffered the terrible injury while playing for Al Orubah.
They had been playing Al Shoalah in the Saudi Arabia Premier League.
Sahabi tumbled over before his ankle was left hanging off his leg.