FC Metz goalkeeper Pape Mamadou Sy has been sidelined once again due to injury, marking another significant setback for the Senegalese player.
The 27-year-old, who had only recently returned to action after weeks of recovery, will now miss several more weeks of competition.
The club confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday, though no details were provided about the nature of Sy’s injury.
Pape Mamadou Sy will be sidelined for several weeks,” the statement read, leaving fans and teammates concerned about the goalkeeper’s ongoing fitness struggles.
Sy, who joined Metz last summer from Senegalese club Génération Foot, has endured a challenging debut season with the French side.
Limited to just two appearances in the Grenats’ colors, his opportunities to prove himself have been hampered by repeated injuries.
In his most recent outing, Sy delivered an impressive performance against Pau FC last Saturday.
Called up unexpectedly and given the starting spot by his coach, the goalkeeper was instrumental in securing a 0-0 draw.
His reflex saves and commanding presence echoed his debut performance earlier in the season, a 1-0 victory against Ajaccio, where he similarly earned praise for his shot-stopping ability.
Despite these glimpses of promise, Sy’s inability to maintain consistent fitness has been a source of frustration for both the player and the club.
His latest injury compounds Metz’s challenges in the goalkeeper position, adding to the demands on the squad as they navigate their Ligue 2 campaign.
For Sy, this setback is another hurdle in what has been a difficult transition to European football.
With high expectations following his move from Génération Foot, where he had built a strong reputation, his Metz career has yet to gain the momentum he and the club had envisioned.
The Grenats will now rely on their other goalkeeping options as Sy begins his rehabilitation.
The timeline for his return remains uncertain, but both the player and the club will hope for a full recovery to allow him to contribute to Metz’s ambitions for the remainder of the season.
As Sy faces yet another recovery period, his resilience and determination will undoubtedly be tested.
Fans, meanwhile, will be hoping this is the last of the setbacks for the talented Senegalese goalkeeper.
