Julian Draxler: Ex PSG Star Abandons Qatari League Match Before Full Time Despite Scoring Brace

• Julian Draxler recently completed a transfer to the Qatari Star League
• The former PSG forward was involved in his side's game against Qatar SC
• Draxler walked off the field moments after scoring a brace on his debut

Earlier in the summer, Julian Draxler found himself on Paris Saint-Germain's list of 'undesirable' players, courtesy of the new coach, Luis Enrique.

This signalled a clear message to the German international that it was time to find a new club if he wanted to continue his football career.

Subsequently, as reported by ESPN, the 30-year-old attacker made a significant move away from European football, signing a two-year deal with Al-Ahli, a club in the Qatari Star League.

The 2014 World Cup winner, however, wouldn't make his debut for the struggling Qatari team until their home fixture against Qatar SC.

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Draxler's debut with Al-Ahli was nothing short of eventful and left many in awe. The former Wolfsburg player was right in the thick of the action.

Draxler's debut sparks reactions

During the game against Qatar SC, Al-Ahli was trailing 3-0 when Portuguese coach Pedro Miguel Marques da Costa Filipe, often known as 'Pepa,' decided to introduce Draxler. Within minutes, the German made a dramatic impact, scoring two quick goals that brought his team back into the game.

In the 62nd minute, Draxler reduced the deficit to two goals with a simple finish from close range, assisted by Naim Sliti. Just four minutes later, he completed his brace with an emphatic finish, beating Qatar's international goalkeeper, Motasem Al Bustami.

Despite Draxler's outstanding efforts, Al-Ahli eventually lost the match 4-2, with Raoul Danzabe netting Qatar SC's final goal in the 90th minute, securing the victory.

What made Draxler's debut even more intriguing was his sudden exit from the game. Although no Al-Ahli player was sent off, Draxler unexpectedly left the field, captured on camera as he walked down the tunnel after passing the ball to a teammate.

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Numerous speculations have arisen regarding Draxler's abrupt departure, leaving his new team in a difficult situation. While French Football Weekly reports that the reason for his decision was unknown, many social media posts drew parallels between Draxler's exit and that of Barcelona's young star, Lamine Yamal, who famously left the field during a UEFA Champions League clash against FC Porto to use the restroom.

Lamine Yamal leaves Barcelona game

Sports Brief in a previous report Lamine Yamal was unable to complete Barcelona's Champions League encounter for the weirdest reason after he had to leave the pitch early to use the toilet.

The teenager, who made history by becoming the youngest player to start a Champions League game at 16 years and 83 days, could not bask in that glory after leaving the game early.

According to GOAL, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandes has now revealed Yamal was feeling unwell, which was the reason he needed to use the toilet and was substituted in the 80th minute.