Galatasaray fans have been dealt a massive blow as Galatasaray star Mauro Icardi suffers devastating ACL injury. Mauro Icardi is set to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a severe knee injury during their thrilling 3-2 victory against Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa League. The injury, which took place late in the match at RAMS Park, could see the Argentine striker out for several months, potentially impacting Galatasaray’s campaign this season.
The Incident: A Painful Twist in the 85th Minute
The unfortunate incident occurred when Icardi, 31, was chasing down Spurs goalkeeper Fraser Foster. In his attempt to press high, the Galatasaray talisman suddenly went down in visible pain, clutching his knee. The match was momentarily paused as medical staff attended to him, and he was subsequently stretchered off, with Belgium’s Michy Batshuayi brought in as a late substitute.
Club Statement Confirms Mauro Icardi Suffers Devastating ACL Injury
In a statement released on Friday, Galatasaray confirmed the worst fears of their fans. An MRI scan conducted at the team’s sponsor hospital, Medicana, revealed that Icardi had ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and suffered meniscus damage in his right knee.
The club added, “Pre-operative rehabilitation has begun for our player, who is scheduled for surgery.”
Galatasaray’s journey without their talisman will be challenging, but this also presents an opportunity for other players to step up. In the meantime, we wish Icardi a successful surgery and a speedy return to action.
Stay tuned for more updates on Icardi’s recovery and Galatasaray’s Europa League campaign
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