Ankle injury sidelines Leandro Trossard as Besiktas claim 3-0 win

Voor Rode Duivel Leandro Trossard (31) endured a night to forget as Besiktas secured a 3-0 victory over Litouwse Kauno Žalgiris, only to limp off the pitch with an ankle injury.

Injury details

Central defender Anton Tolordava’s challenge caused Trossard to wince in pain, prompting an immediate substitution. De former Arsenal forward was unable to walk off unaided and was escorted to the bench for treatment.

On the bench, medical staff wrapped a protective foil around his ankle to limit swelling. The quick care aimed to reduce inflammation before further assessment.

It remains unclear how long the former Arsenal player will miss, as a hospital scan is required to determine the extent of the damage. VandenabeeleSportjournalist at HLN20 reported the uncertainty surrounding his recovery timeline.

Implications for Besiktas

Besiktas hopes the injury will be minor, especially with a crucial match against Fenerbahçe scheduled for 6 September. The club wonders whether Trossard can be fit in time to face striker Romelu Lukaku. OOK