Diafra Sakho is tonght described s having suffered ” a significant injury” to his left thigh and after undergoing a scan today will see a specialist specialist tomorrow (Thurs).In his latest dressing room update Stijn Vandenbroucke, Head of Medical and Sports Science told the official site: “We hope to learn more and put a more certain time frame on his absence.”
But he was happy to report more positive news of Enner Valencia declaring: ” He has come through a period of immobilisation, during which we gave him permission to return home to South America to spend some time with his family.
“This is important, as having a positive mental outlook is beneficial to any player who is looking at a period away from the Training Ground.”
” He is progressing very well and, should his rehab continue to go as planned, he has a good chance to play before the end of the year. He is ahead of schedule and we have been very happy with his progress.”
Dimitri Payet, meanwhile, is still in a period of immobilisation. This means that he is still wearing a walking boot, which protects the ankle and keeps the joint in a certain position, allowing the body to heal without straining the injured ligaments.
Dimi is still able to work on his general fitness and do strength and conditioning work on his upper body. Should everything continue to go to plan, Dimi will progress to the second, more active stage in his rehab this week.