Leandro Trossard faces a potential withdrawal from the Belgium national team squad after medical examinations confirmed a traumatic bone edema in his heel, according to reports from Walfoot.be, DHnet, and RTBF. The 31-year-old forward picked up the injury following recent club fixtures with Beşiktaş.
Heel Injury Threatens Trossard’s Belgium Call-Up
Scans Confirm Calcaneus Trauma Following Erzurumspor Match
Beşiktaş medical staff evaluated the player following pain in his heel area after a league match against Erzurumspor on September 11, where Trossard scored his first goal for the club in a 3-0 victory, as detailed by DHnet. Subsequent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and CT scans confirmed a traumatic bone edema located in the calcaneus bone of the heel.
Europa League Absence Casts Doubt on Red Devils Duty
His status for the upcoming international duty with the Red Devils remains uncertain as national team staff await further updates from Istanbul.
Heavy Match Load Exacerbates Physical Strain
Medical evaluations at Beşiktaş revealed that the accumulation of matches over recent weeks contributed to the physical strain on the player’s heel, aggravated by direct impacts sustained during club competition.
Anxious Wait for National Team Staff and Supporters
Further assessments by the medical team are expected to determine the exact recovery timeline.
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