Besiktas confirm Trossard suffering from traumatic bone edema in heel

Ahead of Besiktas' away fixture against Amed Sportif Faaliyetler in matchday 6 of the Trendyol Süper Lig, attention turned to Leandro Trossard after the Belgian was also absent from the squad for the midweek Europa League clash with Olympique Marseille. The uncertainty surrounding his fitness was cleared up when the club issued an official statement on 19 September. Besiktas confirmed the details of the experienced winger's health issue to the public.

According to the club's statement, Trossard had taken several blows to the heel in previous matches, and pain developed in the area following the game against Erzurumspor FK. After assessments by the medical staff, the player underwent MRI and CT scans. The examinations revealed traumatic bone edema in his heel bone, medically known as the calcaneus.

Club officials stated that treatment for Trossard began immediately under the supervision of the medical team and is still ongoing. However, Besiktas did not provide a specific timeline for the Belgian's return to action in their announcement. This leaves uncertainty over how long the club's high-profile summer signing will remain sidelined.

Trossard's absence represents a notable setback for head coach Vincenzo Italiano ahead of the trip to face Amedspor. With the Belgian unavailable, attention has turned to who might start in his place in attack. Since the final starting lineup will only be confirmed before kickoff, it remains too early to say definitively who will replace him.