The LOSC won the TFC (2-1) on Sunday, but this performance is tinged with concern following an injury suffered by Alexsandro. The Brazilian player, set up after a tough match with Brazil in Bolivia, held only half a time before having to give up his place. He complained about thigh pain, feeling a crack in the upper thigh, near the psoas, after a pass. Coach Bruno Genesio expressed his concerns, noting that he could not assess the severity of the injury without a medical examination, but that he feared such a outcome since the international truce.

The decision to titularize Alexsandro despite the negative signals was motivated by the lack of defensive alternatives. Thomas Meunier was injured, Aïssa Mandi was on the side and Chancel Mbemba had not played in a long time. Genesio took this calculated risk, conscious of the extreme conditions of the match at 4000 meters altitude. Despite this setback, the LOSC managed to win thanks to the goals of Nabil Bentaleb and Ethan Mbappé at the end of the game.

However, this victory was spoiled by the arrival of three new injuries on the team. In addition to Alexsandro, Hakon Haraldsson suffered a minor injury, and Ugbo Raghuber is also affected. Genesio expressed his hope that Alexsandro’s injury would not be serious, as he had started the game well. The Nordic club is now waiting for the results of Monday’s medical examinations to know the unavailability of its central defender.