Lille OSC HubLille OSC has just received some excellent news: Nabil Bentaleb, who suffered a cardiac arrest on June 18, has been given the green light by the French Football Federation's medical commission to return to competitive sports.
What happened?
Bentaleb suffered a cardiac arrest during a friendly football match and had to be put into a coma. But the 30-year-old player never lost hope and surrounded himself with the best specialists to follow a rehabilitation protocol.
Why is this important for Lille OSC?
The return of Bentaleb is excellent news for Lille OSC, which currently occupies 3rd place in the Ligue 1 standings with 61 points, 18 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses in 34 games, and a goal difference of +15. The club has scored 52 goals and conceded 37 this season.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Standing | 3rd |
| Points | 61 |
| Wins | 18 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 7 |
| Goals scored | 52 |
| Goals conceded | 37 |
| Goal difference | +15 |
What's next?
Bentaleb will rejoin training with his teammates on Thursday morning and is expected to play an important role in the rest of the season. Lille OSC president Olivier Létang said it was a « real joy » to see Bentaleb back on the field.
