Lecce's Samuel Umtiti once again left the field of play through injury. It was in the 72nd minute and the centre-back could not hold back his tears. He left with the support of two assistants from the coaching staff, as he hurt his shoulder in a clash during the match.
Football is being too cruel to Samuel Umtiti. The centre-back, who was already starting to get more rhythm and playing time on the pitch, will once again have to take a break.
The Frenchman had to be substituted in his team's defeat against Hellas Verona due to a shoulder problem. It was in the 72nd minute and the Frenchman could not hold back the tears.
At 29 years of age, Umtiti has already accumulated a long list of injuries that have caused him to miss a large number of matches. A string of setbacks that have undoubtedly dampened his sporting performance since he was crowned World Cup winner in 2018.
The exact extent of the injury is not yet known, so the centre-back will have to undergo medical tests. A new stumbling block in Umtiti's hard journey.