Red Devils lose Trossard, a key asset unavailable

Red Devil Leandro Trossard finds himself injured on the heel as Besiktas have just won 4‑1 against Marseille in the Europa League, and he is likely to miss the next engagements of the Red Devils. This unavailability comes just after his first goal for the Turkish club and before the first selection of the new Belgian coach.

Injury and sidelining at Besiktas

Absent during Besiktas' 4‑1 victory over Marseille in the Europa League, Leandro Trossard will be unavailable this weekend. He is also expected to miss the next matches of the Red Devils, according to the club.

The Turkish club indicated that the Belgian player is suffering from a traumatic bone edema in the calcaneus, the bone located at the back of the foot. After several examinations, including an MRI and a CT scan, the diagnosis was confirmed. “Leandro Trossard’s treatment was immediately taken over by our medical team and is currently ongoing,” Besiktas said.

Besiktas gave no indication about the length of his unavailability. Arriving this summer from Arsenal, the English champions, he quickly found his footing in Istanbul by scoring his first goal against Erzurumspor. That goal came during Besiktas’ 3‑0 victory over Erzurumspor on September 11.

Impact on the Red Devils

Despite the injury, Trossard’s name appears in the first selection of the new Red Devils coach, Mark van Bommel. This list, revealed on Friday, concerns the next four Nations League matches. Van Bommel emphasized the importance of keeping Trossard in the squad despite his condition.

During the 2026 World Cup, the Limbourger was one of the best Red Devils on the pitch. He started in all six of Belgium’s matches, scoring two goals and providing three assists.

His absence could complicate the upcoming engagements, but the manager’s confidence remains evident. To follow Besiktas’ upcoming matches, simply watch Amed SK live on.be from 7 p.m. on 20/09. Supporters hope for a swift recovery so that he can be back for the next international challenges.