Fresh update on Zeno Debast, outlook doesn't please Sporting | OneFootball

Zeno Debast will not play for Sporting again this season. The Belgian centre-back suffered a femur injury and will miss not only the home match against Gil Vicente in the final round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, but also the Portuguese Cup final against Torreense, scheduled for Jamor.

Initial medical estimates point to a layoff of around six weeks, a scenario that also puts the defender’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at risk. The situation was first reported by the Belgian press and has since been confirmed, although the player still hopes to be included in Belgium’s squad.

Head coach Rudi Garcia will announce the squad list on Friday, and the Belgian federation is continuing to closely monitor the player’s clinical progress, while also awaiting the results of additional tests carried out on the 22-year-old international. The final list must be submitted by June 1.

In addition to Zeno Debast, Georgios Vagiannidis is also unavailable for the match against Gil Vicente. The Greek right-back is suffering from muscle pain in his left leg and is not expected to recover in time for the final round of the league campaign.

With Ousmane Diomande also unavailable due to suspension, after picking up his fifth yellow card, Rui Borges is forced to completely reshuffle his defence.

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