Safonov’s recovery could take longer than expected

Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov could be sidelined longer than expected due to injury. L’Equipe reported this. This is reported by euro-football.rureports.

According to the source, the player will be fully fit not in the initially stated 3–4 weeks, but 5–6 weeks after the injury. Safonov has already resumed training and is wearing protective gear on his left hand.

The goalkeeper broke his left hand in the penalty shootout after the Intercontinental Cup final against Brazil’s Flamengo. Safonov saved four shots, and his team ultimately won the trophy.

This season, the 26-year-old has played 4 matches and conceded 3 goals. He kept a clean sheet in two games.

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