Egyptian defender Mohamed Abdelmonem nears return as recovery progresses

Mohamed Abdelmonem is edging closer to a comeback for OGC Nice after making a significant step forward in his recovery from a knee injury that has sidelined him since April.

The Egyptian defender, who joined the Ligue 1 side last season, has yet to feature this campaign and was also forced to miss his country’s September international fixtures.

His absence has been a source of frustration, with the injury cutting short what was meant to be his first full season in French football after only 18 appearances.

Nice confirmed on Wednesday that Abdelmonem has resumed light training and returned to running on the pitch, a development viewed as an encouraging sign for both club and player.

The progress comes at a timely moment, with many of his teammates away on international duty, allowing him to use the break to focus fully on his rehabilitation programme.

The 26-year-old’s road to recovery has been long and testing.

Sustained towards the end of last season, the knee problem not only ruled him out of key matches for his club but also prevented him from joining Egypt’s national team in recent months.

For Abdelmonem, the enforced absence has been particularly difficult, given his desire to establish himself as a central figure in Nice’s defensive line.

Despite the setbacks, the latest update suggests a return to competitive action could be approaching.

While no exact timeline has been set for his comeback, the shift from gym-based rehabilitation to on-field running is seen as a major milestone.

Club staff are expected to continue monitoring his progress closely before gradually reintroducing him to full training.

For Abdelmonem, the news will come as a welcome boost after months of frustration.

Having joined Nice with the aim of proving himself in one of Europe’s top leagues, his debut campaign was halted prematurely, leaving unfinished business.

His return could also offer the club valuable reinforcement as they navigate a demanding domestic schedule.

Though patience will still be required before he is fully match-fit, the Egyptian international now has a clearer path back to action.

With steady progress and continued dedication, Abdelmonem’s long wait to pull on the Nice shirt again may soon be coming to an end.