Soccer-Nice defender Abdelmonem sidelined with cruciate ligament tear

Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Paris St Germain vs OGC Nice - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - April 25, 2025 OGC Nice's Mohamed Abdelmonem is stretchered off after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Catherine Steenkeste

(Reuters) -Egyptian defender Mohamed Abdelmonem suffered a cruciate ligament injury in his right knee during Nice's 3-1 win over Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain on Friday, the club said on Saturday.

"His injury will remain the dark cloud hanging over Nice's victory in Paris over PSG. It was in the 63rd minute of the match at the Parc des Princes when Mohamed Abdelmonem collapsed in Nice's penalty area," Nice said in statement.