Santiago Giménez continues to shine in the Eredivisie as he scored a goal against Vitesse, bringing his tally to 13 goals for the season with Feyenoord.
However, the Mexican striker, who has now scored in eight consecutive matches, had to leave the game after the 60th minute due to an ankle injury.
On Wednesday, October 25th, Feyenoord will face Lazio at home in the third match of the group stage of the Champions League. This will be Giménez’s debut in the competition after missing the first two games due to suspension.
His coach, Arne Slot, is confident that Santi Giménez will recover in time for the match as it is just a knock and not a muscular injury.
“It’s better to assess this a day later, but when he went down, it seemed like a physical contact… I hope it’s not too bad,” Slot said in the post-match press conference after Feyenoord’s 4-0 victory.
Giménez’s impressive form and potential return for the Champions League match against Lazio will be crucial for Feyenoord as they aim to secure a spot in the knockout stages of the competition.
How optimistic is Feyenoord coach Arne Slot about Santiago Giménez’s chances of playing in the upcoming Champions League match against Lazio, considering his outstanding form and potential impact on the team’s performance
Santiago Giménez continues to light up the Eredivisie as he netted another goal for Feyenoord, taking his season tally to 13 goals. However, the Mexican star’s incredible run was cut short as he had to leave the match against Vitesse after the 60th minute due to an ankle injury.
Yet, there is hope for Giménez and Feyenoord fans as he is expected to recover in time for their upcoming Champions League clash against Lazio on October 25th. This will be the young striker’s debut in the prestigious competition, having missed the first two games due to suspension.
Feyenoord coach Arne Slot is optimistic about Giménez’s chances of playing, assuring that the injury is just a minor knock and not a more serious muscular issue. “It’s better to assess this a day later, but when he went down, it seemed like a physical contact… I hope it’s not too bad,” Slot shared in the post-match press conference following Feyenoord’s impressive 4-0 victory.
Giménez’s outstanding form and potential return for the crucial Champions League match against Lazio will be vital for Feyenoord as they strive to secure a place in the knockout stages of the competition.
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Well done Santiago! Can’t wait to see you in action in the Champions League! 🔥
Congratulations Santiago! Keep up the amazing work and wishing you a speedy recovery from your injury. Looking forward to watching you dominate in the Champions League!👏🌟