Sporting, take note! Boss gives big update on Lions star at World Cup | OneFootball

Zeno Debast has taken another important step in recovering from the muscle injury that has kept him off the pitch in recent months. The Sporting defender has already returned to training without restrictions with the Belgium national team, although he is not yet available to compete.

The news was confirmed by Belgium coach Rudi Garcia in the preview of the match against Senegal, scheduled for this Wednesday in Seattle. "Zeno Debast is with the group, but tomorrow (today) it is still too early for him to play. He is progressing well. He still needs time to fully recover his physical condition, as was already expected", he said.

The player himself had already given positive signs on social media by sharing images of his return to work with his teammates. The centre-back/defensive midfielder was welcomed with the usual guard of applause reserved for athletes returning from long-term injuries or reaching special milestones.

The 22-year-old Belgium international has not played since the beginning of May, when he suffered a muscle injury in his left thigh during training, just a few days after the match between Sporting and Vitória de Guimarães, in the 32nd round of the league.

Despite the physical issue, . If Belgium get past Senegal, the centre-back could be available for the round of 16.

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