By Le Figaro with AFP
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Moses Simon in his works against FC Metz on March 3. SEBASTIEN SALOM-GOMIS / AFP
Engaged in the race for maintenance, Antoine Kombouaré’s team will have to do without Moses Simon, injured in his fibula this Tuesday 26, during the Mali-Nigeria match (2-0).
Out injured during the friendly match between Mali and Nigeria (2-0) on Tuesday, Nantes winger Moses Simon suffers from a fractured fibula and will not play again this season, the French club announced. Wednesday.
“Hit following a collision with the Malian goalkeeper, Moses Simon was quickly evacuated on a stretcher (…) The examinations carried out immediately confirmed a fracture of the fibula. Its unavailability is unfortunately estimated at several months.write the Canaries in their press release.
For its part, the Nigerian Federation indicated to AFP that this absence would be“at least three months”confirming the end of the player’s season.
“It’s a hard blow for the team, for the club”
Antoine Kombouaré after training, according to Ouest-France.
Currently 16th and virtual play-off, with eight days remaining, Nantes is at its worst after having recently lost against rivals in the race to maintain, such as Clermont, Metz or Strasbourg, each time at home.
On Sunday, the Yellows and Greens will travel to Nice, for the 27th day, before an end-of-season schedule where they will also have to face Lyon, Rennes, Brest, Monaco and Lille.
“We must not lower our heads, this is part of the difficulties we encounter. We will work hard to overcome this handicap and above all win matches”added Kombouaré.
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