KRC Genk winger Joseph Paintsil missed the opening fixture of the Jupiler Pro League against Sporting Lokeren through a thigh injury.

The Ghanaian midfielder suffered a tight injury during the side's pre-season training match two weeks ago.

He was expected to recover in time to feature for the team in their opening day of the league against Lokeren but failed a late fitness test and had to be left out of the squad.

Coach Peter Maes' side went on to claim the three points by thumping Lokeren 4-0 at their own backyard.

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.