Egyptian centre-back Mohamed Abdelmonem left the pitch injured during OGC Nice’s defeat at Lyon. His club has scheduled imaging tests this Monday to determine the nature of the injury.
Another blow for Nice’s central defence. Egyptian international defender Mohamed Abdelmonem was forced to make way through injury in the Ligue 1 match against Olympique Lyonnais, reports Ahraminfo. The Riviera club went down on Lyon’s turf on this league matchday.
A regular starter in the heart of OGC Nice’s defence, the player picked up an injury during the game and had to leave his teammates early. According to the same source, this fitness scare is causing serious concern within Nice’s medical staff, with upcoming domestic and European fixtures on the horizon.
Tests scheduled for Monday
For now, the exact nature of the injury is not known. OGC Nice’s medical staff have scheduled magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests this Monday to determine precisely the injury the defender is suffering from.
The length of his absence remains unknown at this stage. A lengthy spell out would deprive Le Gym of their defensive leader for the coming weeks, while the Aiglons’ central defence must already cope with several absentees in that area, according to Ahraminfo.
A key man for the Egypt national team
A product of Al Ahly SC, Abdelmonem has become an indispensable figure in the Egypt national team. The Egyptian national team is also closely monitoring his fitness ahead of the next FIFA international windows, according to Ahraminfo.
At club level, the defender had been enjoying a full start to the campaign after successfully settling into French football last season, highlights Sport News Africa. His early exit at Lyon comes at a time when he was a starter in Nice’s central defence.
A busy schedule
OGC Nice return to Ligue 1 on the weekend of 24-25 October 2026, in addition to their European commitments. The outcome of the tests will determine whether or not the defender will be available for that run of fixtures.
OGC Nice’s official medical update is due to be published this Monday afternoon.