Mehdi Carcela Faces Tough Decision After Injury
Mehdi Carcela, the Standard midfielder, is hoping to avoid surgery after sustaining a torn left adductor muscle last weekend in the Belgian league. The 25-year-old Moroccan fears a long recovery that could rule him out of the 2015 African Cup of Nations in his home country.
Carcela can either opt for conservative treatment, with a six to eight-week recovery, or surgery, which would sideline him for at least three months. The midfielder was eager to bounce back this season, especially after showing promise in European competition. After a recent match against Rijeka, Carcela expressed optimism about his team’s European campaign and his own form.
