Moses Simon, who is currently 29-year-old, sustained the injury during Nantes’ recent match, where they faced a disappointing 4-1 defeat against Brest last weekend.
Despite the defeat, Simon played the entire match and managed to contribute significantly by providing the assist for the only goal scored by Nantes during the encounter.
Kamboure provided further insight into Simon’s situation, revealing that the winger is expected to be sidelined for approximately two weeks following the surgical procedure.
“We are taking advantage of this period, with the short break coming up, for him to have this operation,” Kamboure explained before his team’s Coupe de France matchup against JA Drancy.
The coach emphasized that this timing would allow Simon to recover and rejoin the team without rushing, giving him a solid two-week window to recuperate before safely returning to training with the squad.
This season, Moses Simon has made a noteworthy impact on the team, accumulating four goals and providing five assists in 14 appearances, demonstrating his value to Nantes as they navigate their campaign.
In another development, Atalanta are reportedly firm in their decision not to part with their star player, Ademola Lookman, during the upcoming January transfer window.
The 27-year-old forward has caught the attention of several top clubs, including Premier League giants Liverpool, who are interested in acquiring his services.
According to the Italian newspaper Tuttosport, Atalanta have already rejected Liverpool’s offer, indicating their unwillingness to let go of Lookman.
Since joining Atalanta, Lookman has transformed into one of the most formidable forwards in the world. He played a crucial role in La Dea’s historic achievement of winning their first European trophy last season, notably scoring a remarkable hat-trick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen.
This season alone, Lookman has already made an impressive impact, netting 11 goals and providing five assists in 19 appearances across all competitions.
His outstanding performances have not gone unnoticed, as he was recently honoured with the title of African Footballer of the Year, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the sport.