Morocco’s Soufiane El Fouzi suffers broken nose, forehead injury in Germany

Moroccan international Soufiane El Fouzi has revealed that he suffered a broken nose and a forehead laceration while in action for Schalke against FC Köln at the weekend.

According to El Fouzi, the forehead injury wound require stitches as he set sights on a swift return to action for Schalke 04.

El Fouzi also expressed his gratitude to the medical personnel who attended to him after the incident, praising the swift response and professional care provided by the medical teams from Schalke, Knappschaft Kliniken hospital in Gelsenkirchen-Buer and FC Köln.

The Moroccan international highlighted the solidarity shown by everyone involved, noting that moments like these demonstrate how humanity goes beyond the boundaries of football and club rivalries.

Despite the painful setback, El Fouzi remains focused on his recovery and hopes to return to action once he has recovered sufficiently from his injuries.

“I will now focus on my recovery,” he said.

The midfielder also expressed his determination to return stronger alongside his teammate Robin, who sustained an injury during the same encounter.

“Robin and I will do everything in our power to come back even stronger,” El Fouzi added.

The Schalke player concluded his message by thanking supporters for their messages of encouragement and concern following the incident.

His update provides reassurance about his condition, although no specific timeline for his return to competitive action has been confirmed.