Revealing the Diagnosis of Edouard Mendy's Injury in the Senegal vs Norway Match
The physiotherapist Thamer Al-Shahrani revealed details of the injury sustained by Edouard Mendy, the goalkeeper for Al-Ahli and the Senegal national team, during the match against Norway in the 2026 World Cup.
Mendy was injured during the match between Senegal and Norway, in the second round of the group stage of the tournament held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Al-Shahrani explained on his account on the "X" platform that the injury occurred in the left knee after a landing and jump during the moment when the Senegalese team scored a goal.
He pointed out that the method of injury could be linked to several possibilities, including a minor bruise on the knee or an injury to the knee cartilage.
He also added that there is another possibility concerning the player sustaining an injury to the lateral ligament of the knee, pending medical examinations.
Edouard Mendy was forced to leave the field and not complete the match after feeling pain that prevented him from continuing to participate.
The Senegalese national team lost to Norway with a score of 3-2 in a thrilling match during the 2026 World Cup.
The coaching staff of Senegal and Al Ahly are awaiting the final test results to determine the goalkeeper's absence duration and his status for the upcoming matches.
Mendy was injured during the match between Senegal and Norway, in the second round of the group stage of the tournament held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Al-Shahrani explained on his account on the "X" platform that the injury occurred in the left knee after a landing and jump during the moment when the Senegalese team scored a goal.
He pointed out that the method of injury could be linked to several possibilities, including a minor bruise on the knee or an injury to the knee cartilage.
He also added that there is another possibility concerning the player sustaining an injury to the lateral ligament of the knee, pending medical examinations.
Edouard Mendy was forced to leave the field and not complete the match after feeling pain that prevented him from continuing to participate.
The Senegalese national team lost to Norway with a score of 3-2 in a thrilling match during the 2026 World Cup.
The coaching staff of Senegal and Al Ahly are awaiting the final test results to determine the goalkeeper's absence duration and his status for the upcoming matches.