Annecy FC suffers a blow with Ranjan Neelakandan

Annecy FC loses a key player for the current season, Ranjan Neelakandan, victim of a cruciate ligament rupture. The young forward is under contract with the club until June 2028.

A blow for Annecy FC

Annecy FC has suffered a blow with the news of Ranjan Neelakandan's cruciate ligament rupture. The young forward, who scored a goal and three assists on loan at Yverdon (L2 Suisse) in the first half of 2026, will miss the first part of the season.

The current season

Annecy FC is currently 5th in Ligue 2, with 3 points, 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses in 1 match, and a positive recent form. The club has also scored 1 goal and conceded 0 in this season.

What's next for Neelakandan?

Ranjan Neelakandan, 21, was operated on Monday and will be out of action for six to eight months. He is under contract with Annecy FC until June 2028. The young forward was loaned out this season to Vaduz, promoted to the Swiss top division, but he will not play before 2027.

Next match

Annecy FC will face Laval away on February 19, 2027, at 17th place in the standings.

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