After recovering from an ankle injury and returning to training a few weeks ago, Mehdi Carcela is slowly regaining his form. The Standard de Liège midfielder is on the verge of making his comeback to competitive play, although his ankle is still considered too fragile for the upcoming match against Lokeren. Despite the eagerness to see him back on the pitch, the decision has been made to exercise caution and delay his return to the Jupiler Pro League.
The technical staff of the Liège club acknowledged Carcela’s exceptional efforts in rehabilitation, emphasizing that he worked extensively with the physios. While he participated in training against Dortmund and with the Espoirs last Monday, there is a consensus not to rush his return. The original target for Carcela’s comeback was always discussed for the month of February, and the staff remains committed to ensuring his full recovery before reintroducing him to competitive matches. Last Saturday marked the end of Carcela’s match suspension, adding to the anticipation of his imminent return to the pitch.
