Stade Rennais is facing an injury setback as young Senegalese defender Mikayil Ngor Faye was forced to leave the pitch during Friday’s 1-0 victory over Le Havre AC. Starting his third consecutive match for Rennes, the 20-year-old defender had to abandon his teammates around the 75th minute, raising concerns about his physical condition.
Faye, who previously played for FC Barcelona before joining Rennes, suffered an apparent adductor strain during the Ligue 1 encounter.
Rennes coach Julien Stéphan expressed cautious concern about the player’s injury, noting that the team had been monitoring his condition closely in recent weeks.
“Mika, it’s a small pull to the adductors,” Stéphan explained after the match. “I don’t know exactly what it is, but it’s an area that had already been weakened for a while, which we were paying attention to and where he felt pain.”
The adductor strain comes at an unfortunate time for both Faye and Rennes, as the defender has recently established himself as a dependable presence in the backline.
Friday’s match marked Rennes’ ninth league outing of the season, and Faye’s absence would be a noticeable void in their defensive structure if the injury proves to require extended recovery.
Rennes fans, who have been keenly following Faye’s progress since his arrival, are now anxiously awaiting further updates on his status.
The team has already dealt with injuries among key players this season, and Faye’s potential absence adds to the challenges in the squad’s push for higher standings in Ligue 1.
The young defender’s development had been progressing steadily, making his absence all the more concerning for a Rennes side eager to maintain consistency in their defensive lineup.
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