Overview
- Mohamed Ali Zoma dislocated his shoulder during 1. FC Nürnberg’s 1:1 away draw at Energie Cottbus on Friday and was substituted after on-field treatment.
- As of Sunday the club had not issued an official injury update and coaching staff say they must wait for MRI and clinical results before deciding treatment.
- Reporters consulted several doctors who said surgery would stabilize the joint and likely mean a two- to three-month absence, while non‑surgical care could allow a roughly four‑week return but carries a high risk of repeat dislocation.
- Zoma has prior shoulder trouble and the team pointed to a comparable case in which a player returned after conservative care, re‑dislocated, and later required surgery with a long recovery.
- Coach Miroslav Klose warned Zoma cannot be replaced one‑for‑one and Nürnberg are beginning short‑term tactical planning to cover the loss of their in‑form scorer, who has 17 goals this year.