Nathan Mbala
MTZ
RW (RWB)
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Feb 19, 2008 (18)
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2025/2026 Ligue 1
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2025/2026 Ligue 1
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Suffers serious knee issue
Mbala was forced off in the 40th minute of Sunday's 4-0 defeat against Lorient after his foot became trapped in the pitch during a seemingly innocuous tackle, raising serious concerns about his knee, according to Angelo Salemi of Le Republicain Lorrain.
Analysis: Mbala left the pitch immediately under the worried gaze of the Saint-Symphorien crowd, with the nature of the injury causing real alarm for Metz heading into the final fixture of the season against Nice. No official diagnosis has yet been provided, but the manner of the injury is deeply concerning and the club will assess the extent of the damage over the coming days before providing any further clarity on his situation. Mbala's season is likely over, he scored two goals and provided two assists in 13 Ligue 1 appearances (four start) and will hope to return fit for the upcoming Ligue 2 season with the Grenats.
Plays 40 minutes
Mbala generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-0 loss against Lorient. He was subbed off due to injury in the 40th minute.
Analysis: It looks like an undisclosed problem limited Mbala to under 45 minutes, meaning the attacking midfielder's latest appearance includes his fewest minutes. As a result, him being 100 percent may be questionable before Metz's regular-season finale next weekend at Nice.
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