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Leandro Trossard injured during Europa League match

Leandro Trossard had to leave the field due to injury during Besiktas' Europa League match, but his coach reports that there is no serious damage.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Besiktas won the first leg of the Europa League play-off round 3-0 against Lithuanian side Kauno Zalgiris on Thursday evening. Although the result was positive for the Turkish club, the celebration was marred by an injury to their recent signing, Leandro Trossard. The forward had to leave the pitch twenty minutes before the end of the match.

Trossard suffered a knock to his left ankle, forcing him to limp off the field. He was helped off the pitch, which raised concerns about the severity of his injury. According to various sources, there was uncertainty regarding the implications of the injury, necessitating further evaluation.

Vincenzo Italiano, the coach of Besiktas, provided a reassuring update on Trossard. He stated that the injury is not serious and that the forward is not injured. This appears to alleviate fears of a lengthy absence for Trossard.

It is important for Besiktas that Trossard, who recently joined the club, remains healthy, especially in light of the upcoming Europa League matches. The coach also indicated that he was pleased with his team's performance despite the player's injury.

However, the situation surrounding Trossard will need to be monitored closely. The impact of his injury on his availability for future matches can only be definitively assessed after a thorough evaluation.

Trossard's injury also comes at a time when other players, such as Charles De Ketelaere, are also dealing with injuries, putting additional pressure on the team selection. The coming days will be crucial for Besiktas' planning.

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