Four months after the attack suffered on the Dakar 2022, Philippe Boutron is back. The president of US Orléans appeared in public for the first time since the Dakar affair in January 2022. As a reminder, a few days before the start of the Dakar in Saudi Arabia, the car driven by the USO president suffered an explosion. Philippe Boutron was in a coma. Since then, he remains discreet and does his rehabilitation.
An evening full of emotion
It is an expected and moving appearance. Philippe Boutron is there for this evening which is close to his heart with the club’s partners. For four months and this attack, the messages of support are numerous. “I received many testimonials. Seeing people supporting you speeds up fitness. I gained a month of rehabilitation thanks to the messages of support“says Philippe Boutron.
– Julien Frenoy
Still in rehabilitation
Smiling but seriously emaciated, the USO President stands with two crutches. His left foot is supported by a splint. It was important for him to be present at this evening. “It’s important because it allows me to see the partners, the players and the members of the club in general. For four months I haven’t seen many people“ continues the president of the USO.
Philippe Boutron at the stadium for the last match
This Thursday, May 5, 2022, he returns to the Clamart hospital center to continue his rehabilitation. He hopes to be out of it at the end of May. What also helps him in this period is football and his team’s matches. “It’s my breath of fresh air to watch the games on Fridays, it does me a lot of good.” Moreover, Philippe Boutron will be present for the last league match at St Pryvé against Stade Lavallois.