End of season for the Nice Dante, injured Sunday night against Angers

Dante, October 29, 2020, against Beer-Sheva -

OGC Nice will no longer be able to count on its captain Dante this season.

Hit in the left knee and evacuated on a stretcher during the Gym's 3-0 victory in Angers on Sunday evening, the 37-year-old Brazilian international will be “away from the field for a long period” announced the Gym on Monday.

“The MRI taken on Monday confirms the sad first impression.

Dante suffers from a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament ”, specified the direction of OGC Nice.

Committed until 2021

While the Niçois were leading 2-0, the Brazilian central defender collapsed in the area on an Angevin corner.

After long minutes, he was evacuated on a stretcher from the Raymond-Kopa stadium and replaced by Flavius ​​Daniliuc.

Dante has scored two goals in eight games this season.

In Angers, he was a decisive passer for Rony Lopes' opener.

“He's our captain, he's a very important player for us.

We are all with him, ”said the Portuguese striker on Sunday night.

"In this event, the Commander will be able to count on the support of the club and all of its supporters," said the Gym with which he is engaged until 2021.

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