Wilfried Yeguete suffers knee injury

Wilfried Yeguete, the captain of Le Mans Sarthe Basket, suffered a knee injury during a game against Boulazac on October 24, raising concerns about his ability to play for the rest of the season. The injury happened when Yeguete fell while trying to grab a rebound in the second quarter, and he left the game after just seven minutes.

Injury details and next steps

Initial evaluations suggested Yeguete had a subluxation, a partial dislocation of the knee joint. Further tests are planned for October 26 to determine the full extent of the injury and how long he will be out of action.

Uncertain return date

Vincent Loriot, the sports director of Le Mans Sarthe Basket, said the team expects Yeguete to be sidelined until after the end of the year. That would mean he could miss more than two months of play, possibly into January 2027. The team is looking into options to replace him, including the possibility of signing a medical pigiste, a temporary player.

Yeguete's history of injuries

This injury adds to a difficult year for Yeguete, who has already faced two major injuries in 2026. In January, he suffered a ruptured tendon at the ankle during a Basketball Champions League game. After returning to play, he sustained a thumb injury in a Leaders Cup match that kept him out for about two months. Now, with this latest knee injury, he may face a third long period away from the court in the same year.

Team faces challenge without Yeguete

Le Mans Sarthe Basket, which has won five straight games across all competitions, now faces the challenge of maintaining their momentum without Yeguete. The team will have to manage both the Betclic ELITE league and the EuroCup without one of its key players.