OGC Nice midfielder Morgan Sanson is still absent from Ligue 1 action after suffering an ankle injury during pre-season. The former Olympique de Marseille player, who has not yet played this season, suffered an injury which turned out to be more serious than expected. While the first diagnosis suggested a sprain and damaged ligaments, a second medical opinion highlighted two fractures in the 30-year-old's ankle.
An injury more serious than expected
The wound of Morgan Sanson dates back to mid-August, when a strong tackle from a young player, recently integrated into the professional squad, caused a serious injury to the midfielder's ankle. After initial examinations, OGC Nice reported a significant sprain, with affected ligaments, but no fracture was detected at that time.
However, after several weeks of absence, Morgan Sanson consulted a specialist who revealed two ankle fracturesa discovery which extended his period of unavailability according to an article in the newspaper l'Equipe. This situation was a surprise to many, especially given the initial estimate which spoke of a few weeks of absence.
No worsening of the injury according to OGC Nice
OGC Nice wanted to reassure its supporters by affirming that the injury of Morgan Sanson had not been aggravated by poor medical monitoring. The club stressed that the medical staff had made the decisions with complete transparency and had reassessed his diagnosis. Laurent Bessière, performance director of OGC Nice, underlined the humility of the staff who corrected their initial assessment.
When will Morgan Sanson return to the field?
The question remains unanswered. No specific date has been given for Morgan Sanson's return to Ligue 1. The player is currently continuing his rehabilitation in the hope of returning as soon as his ankle is completely healed, but his absence could still last several weeks. Nice supporters are impatiently awaiting the return of the former Marseillais to strengthen the OGC Nice squad.
