On a fateful Friday evening in Strasbourg, during Nantes’ triumphant 1-2 victory, the Brazilian midfielder, Douglas Augusto, encountered misfortune. His knee bore the brunt of a collision with a Strasbourg player near the central circle.
Struggling to soldier on, he attempted to regain his footing, but the relentless pain in his knee ultimately forced him to yield his position, making way for Samuel Moutoussamy.
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Concerned for their player, Coach Pierre Aristouy voiced his apprehension about the inner part of Douglas’s knee, speculating on the possibility of meniscus or ligament damage. Fortunately, subsequent medical examinations confirmed that the meniscus remained unscathed.
In the wake of this unfortunate incident, Douglas Augusto faces an extended absence from the pitch, with at least a month of recovery ahead. This setback will likely see him miss upcoming fixtures against Montpellier and Reims, as well as the impending journey to Lens. The Nantes faithful can only hope for his triumphant return on the weekend of November 12, coinciding with the team’s clash against Metz.
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