By Jorge Hernandez
The goalkeeper Luca Zidane He is going through one of the most complicated moments of his career. The goalkeeper of Grenade suffered a jaw and chin fracture after a strong crash in a match Second Divisionan injury that leaves him out for the remainder of the season and seriously compromises his participation in the World Cup 2026.
The incident occurred during the duel before the Almeriain which his team fell 2-4 at the Nuevo Los Cármenes stadium.
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Granada’s medical report confirms the severity of the injury
The Andalusian club confirmed the diagnosis after carrying out medical studies on the footballer, who also suffered a concussion after the impact: “The medical tests carried out on Luca Zidane, after the concussion, reveal that the goalkeeper also suffers a fracture in his jaw and chin“, they mentioned in a statement released on social networks.
In addition, the institution left the decision on the treatment to follow open: “The player, together with the Granada medical services, will decide in the next few hours the treatment to follow to treat his illness.“, the letter reads.
🩺 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗲́𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗼: Luca Zidane
— Granada CF ❤️⚪️ (@GranadaCF) April 27, 2026
How was Luca Zidane’s injury against Almería
The blow occurred accidentally in the closing stretch of the match, when Luca Zidane He suffered a strong impact that left him visibly affected.
The goalkeeper had to be replaced immediately and taken to a hospital, setting off alarms both in the Grenade as in the selection of Algeria.
Confirmed loss with Granada in Second Division
The injury leaves out Luca Zidane for the closing of the season in the Second Divisionwhere he had been a key piece for his team.
His absence represents a major blow to the Grenadewhich loses its starting goalkeeper in the decisive phase of the championship.
World Cup 2026: Algeria, on alert for its starting goalkeeper
The biggest focus now is on his recovery towards the World Cup 2026where Luca Zidane aims to be the main goalkeeper of Algeria.
The goalkeeper was a starter throughout the qualifying phase, so his physical condition is causing concern for the African team.
Algeria is part of the Group Jwhere he will face:
- Argentina
- Austria
- Jordan
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