Luca Zidane faces an anxious wait over his World Cup hopes after sustaining a serious facial injury during Granada’s defeat to Almeria.
The goalkeeper was forced off following a heavy collision with opposing striker Thalys, which initially left him concussed.
However, further medical examinations revealed more severe damage, significantly raising concerns over his availability for the global tournament.
“Medical tests carried out have revealed that the goalkeeper has also suffered a fracture to his jaw and chin,” a club statement read.
With the injury now confirmed, the 27-year-old is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Moreover, if surgery is required, his recovery timeline could stretch further, placing his participation with Algeria national football team in serious doubt.
“The player, in consultation with the club’s medical staff, will decide in the coming hours on the course of treatment to be followed for his injury.”
As the countdown to the World Cup continues, the timing could hardly be worse.
Algeria are set to kick off their campaign against Argentina national football team, the defending champions, in a high-profile opener.
The son of French legend Zinedine Zidane, Luca has steadily built his own international path.
After representing France at youth level, he switched allegiance to Algeria and quickly became a reliable option between the posts, featuring prominently in recent international fixtures.
Now, with uncertainty looming, both player and country will be hoping for a swift recovery.
However, as things stand, the race against time has well and truly begun.
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