Desalle's season is over
By Team TMX on 20th Sep 17
MXGP Injury Report Clement Desalle
Clement Desalles season is over after the 28-year-old Belgians crash during the first moto at Assen when he sustained a fracture of the C6 vertebra to end his challenge for top three in the MXGP world series. He was already assured of top four in the final standings.
"I'm disappointed as I can't finish the championship and fight for the top three in the series," he said, "but I'm also glad as my doctor confirmed to me that I will have no further trouble with my vertebra in the future.
"We had a good season with the team as I won two GPs and got some other podiums but the goal was of course to do the entire series. There's a great atmosphere in the team, we know each other really well and we have reached a high level as we are the leading Japanese brand in the championship.
"Concerning my injury I feel pretty lucky as it was a big crash - the sand was wet and heavy due to the rain and just before one of the biggest jumps I came into a softer part of the track and lost my balance. I went over the bars and hit the ground pretty hard - I had feeling in all my limbs and could move them but I had a lot of pain in my back.
"Now I have to rest for a few weeks - which is not easy as I'm used to being very active - but there's nothing else I can do except accept the situation."
