Moïse Bombito
NCEAiming to appear for national team
Bombito (leg) is hopeful to be fit enough to play in the World Cup, commenting he is "really confident using the leg that was broken, not broken anymore...ready to use it.", Matthew Scianitti of TSN Sports reports.
Analysis: Bombito has just returned from a long absence, playing for Nice's reserve team in mid-May following seven months without league activity. The defender could be able to start in the June 12 opener versus Bosnia-Herzegovina, although it remains to be seen if he'll immediately get a 90-minute outing. He'll offer a strong alternative especially if Alfie Jones (undisclosed) is sidelined, and he'll look to contribute defensive stats when on the pitch.
Plays with reserve team
Bombito (leg) will not be available for Sunday's season finale against Metz despite having featured with the reserve team to build his fitness, according to coach Claude Puel, per Ici Azur. "Bombito will be absent even though he was able to play again with the reserve team."
Analysis: Bombito has been sidelined since undergoing leg surgery in October and his appearance with the reserve side is an encouraging step in his rehabilitation, but the first team finale comes too soon for him to be considered for selection. The Canadian center-back will now shift his focus entirely to being fully fit for the World Cup this summer, where he is expected to be an important figure for Canada on home soil if his recovery continues on schedule.
Spotted in team training
Bombito has returned to team training Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in his recovery from the leg surgery he underwent back in October, the player posted on instagram, according to SolamenNissa.
Analysis: Bombito had been progressing well under coach Claude Puel's watch and his return to collective sessions is the clearest sign yet that a competitive comeback is within reach before the season ends. The Canadian center-back will need to build his match sharpness through further sessions before being considered for the matchday squad, but getting back on the pitch with his teammates is a genuinely encouraging development. With the World Cup this summer firmly in his sights, Bombito will be highly motivated to get as many minutes as possible in the final weeks of the campaign.
Hopeful to join group soon
Bombito (leg) is seeing solid progression and is eyeing a return soon, according to manager Claude Puel, per William Humberset of Nice Matin. "For [Moise], it is on course, he is progressing well and will soon join us."
Analysis: Bombito has been out since October with a leg injury that required surgery, but is finally nearing his return, as the defender is expected to join the group soon. Whether this will give him a chance at playing again this season is still unseen, as he needs to build further fitness. More importantly for him, the defender should be fit in time for the 2026 World Cup, set to represent Canada if healthy enough.
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