It was around the 85th minute of the duel between Galatasaray and the Tottenham for the fourth day of the Europa Leaguewhen the Argentine striker Mauro Icardi He was left lying on the grass after a bad step in an attempt to apply offensive pressure. He was removed on a stretcher while it was evident that he felt severe pain in his right knee. From that moment on the alarms went off.
Today, after the pertinent tests were carried out, the worst was confirmed: “In the MRI tests performed at our sponsor hospital, Medicana, a meniscus tear and damage in the anterior cruciate ligament of the right knee. Our player’s preoperative rehabilitation has begun, whose surgery is planned”, announced the Turkish club.
This news comes at the worst time for the 31-year-old forward and could be out of the courts for approximately 8 monthsconsequently the rest of the season would be lost. However, Icardi took the situation in the best way and expressed it through his Instagram account: “Good morning, after carrying out the studies this morning the worst news was confirmed. Rupture of Cruciate Ligaments and Meniscus. It’s time to be away for a few months, with a smile, working hard and coming back better. I wish one season full of achievements and successes to my colleagues and the entire Galatasaray family. Thank you to everyone who cared and is close at this time. A kiss for everyone, I’ll be back soon.” The striker, who He had seen minutes in 14 of the 17 official matches which the Turkish club has played to date and who had 6 goals with 2 assists, will have to focus on his recovery.
In the end, the match ended with the victory of Galatasaray 3-2. This only confirmed the current high level of the Turkish club, which for the moment will only be able to count on one of its star forwards: Victor Osimhen. In the UEFA Europa League They are third with 10 points after three wins and a draw, while in the Turkish league (Super League) they are the sole leaders.
Icardi and his return to River
During the last weeks the rumor that linked Mauro Icardi with River Plate has become increasingly stronger. According to the journalist Diego Borinsky (biographer of Marcelo Gallardo), the forward would have expressed to his surroundings the desire to return to Argentina and punctually to Buenos Airesin order to be close to Wanda Nara and her daughters, who live there.
Added to this were the statements of the commentator and former soccer player Diego Latorre on ESPN, who stated that both Icardi as Lucas Alario would be on the radar Marcelo Gallardobecause it does not have a forward that generates complete confidence and is looking for an attacker with more experience for next season. At the moment, the Rosario has contract until 2026 with Galatasaray and, close to that date, it will be known with certainty the destination he will choose to continue his career after recovery.
