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Galatasaray’s Mauro Icardi out for season after major knee injury

Icardi Mauro Icardi (9) of Galatasaray gets injured during the UEFA Europa League 4th week match between Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur at Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex in Istanbul, Türkiye, November 7, 2024. (AA Photo)
By Koray Erdogan
Nov 8, 2024 12:34 PM

Galatasaray has confirmed that their key player, Mauro Icardi, suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during the UEFA Europa League match against Tottenham.

This devastating injury has effectively ended the Argentine forward’s season.

Crucial injury confirmed by MRI scans

In the fourth-week clash of the UEFA Europa League, Icardi sustained a significant injury. After the match, he underwent an MRI scan at Galatasaray’s sponsor hospital, Medicana, which revealed a torn ACL along with meniscus damage.

This injury will prevent Icardi from returning to action for the rest of the season.

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Mauro Icardi (9) of Galatasaray gets injured during the UEFA Europa League 4th week match between Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur at Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex in Istanbul, Türkiye, November 7, 2024. (AA Photo)

Surgery and rehabilitation to begin immediately

Icardi is scheduled for surgery, and rehabilitation has already started to prepare him for the procedure. Due to the severity of the injury, Icardi will not return to action this season, leaving Galatasaray without their top scorer for the rest of the campaign.

Galatasaray will now look for solutions to fill the void left by Icardi’s absence as they continue their push in the Europa League and domestic competitions. This injury presents a major challenge for the club, as they will have to adapt without their top scorer for the remainder of the season.

Galatasaray’s Mauro Icardi has been ruled out for rest of season after suffering a torn ACL and meniscus damage in his right knee during the UEFA Europa League match against Tottenham

Last Updated:  Nov 8, 2024 12:34 PM