Why Is Eliesse Ben Seghir Wearing a Mask?
The 20-year-old Moroccan recently underwent minor nasal surgery to fix a long-standing deviated septum, according to L'Équipe . While the issue wasn't career-threatening, it had been affecting his breathing and match stamina for some time.
🎭🇲🇦 On connaît la raison du port du masque d'Eliesse Ben Seghir !
Il traînait un soucis au nez depuis un moment; il a alors procédé à une petite opération, rien de grave.
🗞️ @Abdel_hamed6 pic.twitter.com/RZYXcMmRHk
— Lig'ASM 🇲🇨 (@LigASM_) July 15, 2025
The operation took place during the off-season, and Ben Seghir is now wearing a custom protective mask to shield the healing area from impact during games. Unlike Napoli's Victor Osimhen, who wears his mask permanently, Ben Seghir's is only temporary.
Though the mask may slightly affect peripheral vision or certain technical movements, the midfielder has proven he can adapt. He missed just four matches last season, featuring in 49 games, scoring nine goals and providing four assists. Tags: eliesse ben seghirligue 1Monaco
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