Fawzi calms fans' fears about the injury

Moroccan international player Sofiane Boufal, who plays for German club Schalke, revealed details about the injury he sustained during his team's match against Cologne on Saturday, in the seventh round of the Bundesliga. He confirmed that he suffered a fracture in his nasal bone and a cut on his forehead that required surgical stitching.

Boufal expressed his gratitude through his Instagram account to everyone who contributed to his support and treatment after the incident, particularly praising the medical teams at Schalke and the Knappschaft Kliniken hospital in Gelsenkirchen-Buer, as well as the medical staff of Cologne for their quick and professional response.

The Moroccan player noted that such situations highlight that humanity and solidarity go beyond football, emphasizing his current focus on recovery and returning to the pitch, alongside his teammate Robin, who also suffered an injury during the match.

Boufal added, “I will now focus on recovery, and Robin and I will do our best to come back stronger,” while also expressing his gratitude to the fans for the messages of support and encouragement he received after the injury.