We will probably not see Samuel Umtiti on a Ligue 1 pitch again this season.
The 2018 world champion defender underwent surgery on his left knee on February 14.
Lille coach Paulo Fonseca announced it this Friday, two days after the intervention, during his press conference before the reception at Le Havre on Saturday (5 p.m.).
“Samuel Umtiti underwent surgery on Wednesday. It went well, he must now recover.
I don't know yet how long he will be unavailable.
Maybe it will be long.
Honestly, I don't know and don't prefer to comment.
He may have the opportunity to play again, but it’s difficult to say,” said the coach.
His last appearance in the group dates back to January 21 and a Coupe de France match in Chambly against Racing CF.
Losc's flagship recruit last summer, he has not started in Ligue 1 since the reception of Reims on September 26.
The world champion failed to win in the North with two starts for 6 appearances in L1.
His departure, during the winter transfer window in January, was even mentioned.
Hit in a hip during summer preparation, then the victim of a concussion against Reims, he was, once again, not spared from physical problems.
Having been in trouble with his knee since the world title in 2018, he then spent more time in the infirmary than on the field.
His medical history includes a broken toe, back pain and others that have caused him to miss almost 100 games at Barcelona, Lecce and now Lille.