Good news for Debast: defender could be back sooner, but not at Sporting | OneFootball

Zeno Debast remains determined to recover in time to make his contribution to Belgium at the 2026 World Cup. The Sporting defender is currently in his home country, where he is continuing treatment for the muscle injury he suffered in the final stretch of Sporting’s season.

According to the latest information reported by the Belgian press, the 22-year-old international is recovering at a clinic in Antwerp, and the signs have been very positive. The progress shown in recent weeks has exceeded initial expectations and now opens the door to an earlier return than expected.

At first, the diagnosis pointed to a lengthy spell on the sidelines that could have ruled Zeno Debast out of the entire World Cup group stage. However, following a new medical assessment, the outlook has become more encouraging for both the player and the Belgium national team.

According to the same reports, the centre-back could already be available to be included among coach Rudi Garcia’s options for the match against New Zealand, scheduled for June 27, still during the opening phase of the competition.

It should be remembered that Debast suffered the injury on May 10, on the eve of Sporting’s trip to Vila do Conde. At the time, the seriousness of the issue led the medical staff to indicate a minimum recovery period of six weeks.

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