Nice fear setback for Mohamed Abdelmonem after latest injury

Nice manager Olivier Pantaloni says it is “unfortunate” that Mohamed Abdelmonem has suffered another injury after the Egypt defender was substituted at half-time in the 2-0 win over Angers in Ligue 1.

Abdelmonem reported pain in his hamstring and decided to come off during the match, which was played in the 10th round of the French top flight.

“He felt pain in his hamstring and decided to stop by himself,” Pantaloni said at his post-match news conference.

“It is unfortunate that he has been injured because he was at the peak of his performance. This injury could represent a setback for him.

“I hope he stopped at the right time and that the injury is not serious.”

A source at Nice told FilGoal.com that Abdelmonem left the game after feeling discomfort in the back of his thigh.

The issue is the fourth injury Abdelmonem has sustained since joining Nice. His previous absences have kept him out of action for 322 days across 59 matches.

The 25-year-old has been included in the Egypt squad selected by new manager Ali Maher, who replaced former national team boss Hossam Hassan.

Egypt are due to face Malawi in the third and fourth rounds of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament will be held in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Egypt currently top Group B, which also contains Angola, Malawi and South Sudan.

Abdelmonem’s latest injury comes as Nice sit fifth in the Ligue 1 table with 17 points.