RC Lens defender Maik Nawrocki faces recovery after ligament tear

Racing Club de Lens defender Maik Nawrocki has been ruled out for several months following a complete rupture of his anterior cruciate ligament. The 25-year-old Polish center back sustained the injury shortly after his move from Celtic earlier this summer. He had appeared in the club's opening three fixtures of the campaign and helped the team secure the Trophee des Champions against Paris Saint-Germain in August. The club confirmed the severity of the injury via social media, noting that the player will undergo surgery to address the tear. Nawrocki joined the Ligue 1 side after a spell in Glasgow that began in 2023. His recovery timeline remains subject to the upcoming procedure and subsequent rehabilitation.

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