FC Metz Prospect Tahirys Dos Santos Says He Is Better After Skin Graft

His Instagram update signals progress after a recent graft during ongoing care at Metz’s specialist burns center.

Overview

The 19-year-old left back was severely burned on New Year’s Eve in the Crans-Montana bar fire and is reported to have re-entered the building to rescue his girlfriend.
He remains hospitalized at the Centre des grands brûlés at Mercy Hospital in Metz, according to his agent.
He was transferred to a burns unit in Stuttgart shortly after the incident before continuing treatment in France.
His agent estimates that about 30% of his skin was affected and says a lengthy recovery lies ahead.
FC Metz representatives and his agent express confidence that he will return to professional football when recovered.