# KAA Gent player injury updates

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kaa-gent-player-injury-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-29T23:41:11.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

KAA Gent coach Rik De Mil has managed several player injuries throughout October 2026. Initially, the club expressed frustration after striker Josué Vergara suffered an injury while on international duty with Panama, despite the club reportedly advising the Panamanian football association against his participation. At that time, the club was also managing Bashir Ngom’s recovery from cruciate ligament surgery.

By late October, Vergara had begun individual training, though he was not yet fully recovered. Other squad updates included Michel-Ange Balikwisha remaining a doubt for upcoming fixtures due to an injury sustained during a match against Braga, while Matisse Samoise appeared ready to return to action. Bashir Ngom remained sidelined for the remainder of the season.

Following a 4:0 victory over RSC Anderlecht, coach Rik De Mil noted that both Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Josué Vergara remain fitness concerns for the squad.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: RSC Anderlecht secures decisive victory over Westerlo

RSC Anderlecht defeated Westerlo 4-1 to ease recent pressures, while Union Saint-Gilloise won 2-1 against Beveren with ten men.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aa-gent-coach-provides-injury-updates-ahead-of-lommel-match

### 2026-10-09: KAA Gent coach Rik De Mil frustrated by Josué Vergara injury

KAA Gent coach Rik De Mil expressed frustration after Josué Vergara suffered an injury during international duty with Panama despite club warnings. Max Dean has returned to selection eligibility.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kaa-gent-coach-rik-de-mil-frustrated-by-josu-vergara-injury

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Cite as: KAA Gent player injury updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kaa-gent-player-injury-updates