The cursed list continues to grow:
there are now 20 players with torn cruciate ligaments
.
Jorge Batista ,
Boca
's historic doctor
, warned this over the weekend when there were already 18 players who had suffered this injury that requires a recovery of no less than seven months: "And they will continue to break more and more." A day later, Defensa y Justicia reported that "The studies carried out on the player
Gastón Togni
showed a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee." And yesterday, 'Belgrano de Córdoba lost its scorer,
Lucas Passerini
, for the Copa Sudamericana debut against Inter de Porto Alegre.
In their last two games, the Cordoban Pirate lost their two most important players and for the same reason: "After carrying out the pertinent studies, it was confirmed that Ulises Sánchez suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee."
Why does this injury replicate itself day by day as if it were an epidemic? "Very tight schedule, playing fields in some cases in poor condition, trends in the use of semicircular caps instead of round caps, psychological stress," details the renowned Batista.
Professor
Fernando Signorini
, a historic physical trainer who accompanied Diego Armando Maradona for years, details one of the causes of the problem and rehearses part of the solution: "In other sports you can predict when you are going to stop, but in football sometimes you can't. , due to the dynamics of the game. There is a poor distribution of efforts. The acceleration muscles tend to work more (and not those that brake). Soccer players look like high-end cars that accelerate but have no brakes. And at the same time Not having it, causes the ligament to rupture because
the hamstring is the main defender of the cruciate and since it is not sufficiently developed it produces
this type of injury.
🏥🗣️ “THIS TYPE OF INJURIES HAVE RETURNED LIKE AN EPIDEMIC”
Fernando Signorini, renowned physical trainer, spoke about the wave of cruciate ligament rupture injuries in the League Cup ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/eOJLz86YbF
— Diario Olé (@DiarioOle) April 1, 2024
"These types of injuries have returned like an epidemic," Signorini concludes.
Last weekend alone there were three players who left the field with torn ligaments
. Lucas Blondel, who was going through his best moment since his arrival at Boca, was injured 19 minutes into the classic with San Lorenzo at La Bombonera. The club later confirmed that he had suffered "
a sprained knee with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament
."
#MedicalPart
- Lucas Blondel: sprained right knee with rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament. Within the next 48 hours an MRI will be performed.
- Edinson Cavani: left hamstring overload.
- Marcos Rojo: left ankle trauma.
Dept.… pic.twitter.com/CAmhrSHHHNe
— Boca Juniors (@BocaJrsOficial) March 30, 2024
A few days before we learned that Manuel Insaurralde broke his cruciates before the Boca game.
Insaurralde had been the player number 16. Ulises Sánchez, 17. Blondel, 18. Togni, 19. And Passerini the 20th
.
The League Cup began on January 25, just over two months ago
. San Lorenzo, Belgrano and Defensa y Justicia are the clubs most affected by the situation: each club lost two players, with just two months of competition.
In the 12 rounds of the League Cup, some clubs experienced surreal situations. On February 12, Ciro Rius replaced Raúl Lozano who had torn his cruciate ligaments. A few minutes later, in the same match, the newcomer to Platense suffered the same injury as the man he had replaced. And
Banfield had to announce on the same date two players with broken cruciates
: Bisanz and Cabrera.
According to Batista, some of the reasons for so many injuries would be the following: "Very tight schedule, playing fields in some cases in poor condition, trends in the use of semicircular plugs instead of round plugs, mental stress (everyone has something at stake, relegation, qualifying for the final stages), physical fatigue," describes the prestigious trauma doctor.
To make matters worse, the Libertadores and Sudamericana cups are now added to the tight schedule that Batista denounces.
"Argentine soccer is extremely difficult, the work of the physical trainers is excellent. This means that the player does not have a second without receiving pressure from two or even three rivals. Although the majority are indirect injuries, I must also highlight that
"In European football, the player is protected more
. One or two fouls, yellow and then red. From all this I can think of only one conclusion: I don't see a quick way out. More and more players will continue to break, this is inevitable," he posted Lawn in capital letters.
"
There are no prevention programs
that can be established because the variables to be corrected are many and they affect economic interests in many cases. A shame!", concluded the sports medicine specialist.
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One by one, the 20 injured
14/1 Gonzalo Martínez, River
Pity suffered a sprained left knee in a preseason friendly that, after the studies, showed the least desired result.
ℹ️ [Medical report] The player Gonzalo Martinez suffered a sprained left knee while playing yesterday's friendly. After the game he reported discomfort and this Sunday studies were carried out that resulted in a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of… pic.twitter.com/yO0rrLWQeZ
— River Plate (@RiverPlate) January 15, 2024
17/1, Guillermo Enrique (La Plata Gymnastics)
The Wolf player was injured against San Lorenzo: "Sprained right knee with involvement of the internal lateral ligament"
🩺 Medical report from Guillermo Enrique.
Right knee sprain with involvement of the internal lateral ligament. It will be evaluated with complementary studies.
— La Plata Gymnastics and Fencing Club (@gimnasiaoficial) January 16, 2024
18/1, Federico Paradela (Sarmiento)
🏥 Federico Paradela underwent successful anterior cruciate ligament surgery on his right knee, performed by Dr. Mauro Ferraiuolo and his team at the Centro Clinic.
💪 Speedy recovery, Fede!
💚 All of Sarmiento is with you! pic.twitter.com/ywytQJcFbl
— Club Atlético Sarmiento (@CASarmientoOf) January 26, 2024
19/1 Juan Bisanz and Alejandro Cabrera (Banfield)
Paradoxically, on January 19, El Taladro issued an official report reporting two ruptures of the anterior cruciate ligaments in the right knee.
🇳🇬➡️ Medical Part of the #Banfield Professional Team. pic.twitter.com/dA59BB9MQo
— Club A. Banfield (@CAB_oficial) January 30, 2024
1/29, David Sotelo (Newell's)
⚫️🔴 David Sotelo, a 20-year-old Newell's midfielder, suffered a torn cruciate ligament. He lasts low. https://t.co/Lx6GWwibrA
— Diario Olé (@DiarioOle) January 29, 2024
30/1, Lucas Ambrogio (Atlético Tucumán)
🥼 Medical Report | Dr. José Saab
➡ In the match against Instituto, our player Lucas Ambrogio suffered trauma to his left knee.
➡ An MRI was performed and the diagnosis was a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligaments.
➡ The player will be… pic.twitter.com/4xBTcqQUSo
— Atlético Tucumán (@ATOficial) January 30, 2024
30/1 David Barbona (Defense and Justice)
Medical Report 👨🏽⚕️🏥
The studies carried out today on the player David Barbona revealed a torn cruciate ligament in his right knee. The player, together with the medical department, will determine the steps to follow.
We wish David a speedy recovery! pic.twitter.com/o2fme8yWgg
— Defense and Justice (@ClubDefensayJus) January 30, 2024
2/2 Lautaro Montoya (Central Córdoba)
Lautaro Strength 💪🏁
Medical report:
Defender Lautaro Montoya suffered a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. He has already been evaluated by the club's medical staff and will undergo surgery so he will be out of the field for between 6 and 8 months. pic.twitter.com/d61ue9muGE
— Club Atletico Central Córdoba (@cacc_sde) February 3, 2024
12/2 Raúl Lozano and Ciro Rius (Platense)
🏥 After medical studies, the final report showed that:
➡️ Raúl Lozano suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament plus internal meniscus injury and grade 1 internal collateral ligament with external posterolateral complex edema.
➡️ Ciro Rius suffered the rupture of… pic.twitter.com/byeLTSC9oK
— Club Atlético Platense (@caplatense) February 12, 2024
16/2 Tomás Pozzo (Godoy Cruz)
The creepy message that Tomás Pozzo posted on Instagram after he was diagnosed with a new ligament tear, now in Godoy Cruz.
“Football is like that, it's very cruel and we have no choice but to try again..”
Yes yes, only 11 guys..
A lot of strength, Toto. 🇦🇷💔 pic.twitter.com/TO8dx9jXL4
— PDF (@pibedefiorito) February 18, 2024
11/3 Gastón Hernández (San Lorenzo)
Medical report: Gastón Hernández underwent successful surgery for a torn anterior ligament in his right knee and is already focusing on recovery.
Strength, Tonga! 💪 pic.twitter.com/2h9ViPa4hD
— San Lorenzo (@SanLorenzo) March 18, 2024
3/18 Matías Giménez Rojas (Independent)
📌 Official medical report: Matías Giménez Rojas
The studies showed that the forward suffered a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee.
Lots of strength, Mati! pic.twitter.com/Lr0YYo839Y
— CA Independiente (@Independiente) March 18, 2024
18/3 Ivo Mammini (La Plata Gymnastics
I have a lot of strength right now. We are waiting for you in the Forest to celebrate together!
We are with you, we love you very much 💙 pic.twitter.com/Du8J2skaSJ
— La Plata Gymnastics and Fencing Club (@gimnasiaoficial) March 18, 2024
3/25 Manuel Insaurralde (San Lorenzo)
Medical report: Manuel Insaurralde suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
You're going to come back stronger, Manu! Above! 💪 pic.twitter.com/KXVzULCVTs
— San Lorenzo (@SanLorenzo) March 25, 2024
3/29 Ulises Sánchez (Belgrano)
🏥 Medical Report:
After carrying out the relevant studies, it was confirmed that Ulises Sánchez suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The player will face surgical treatment in the coming days under the supervision of the club's medical staff,… pic.twitter.com/VYX1X7XWZ5
— Belgrano (@Belgrano) March 31, 2024
3/30, Lucas B
#MedicalPart
- Lucas Blondel: sprained right knee with rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament. Within the next 48 hours an MRI will be performed.
- Edinson Cavani: left hamstring overload.
- Marcos Rojo: left ankle trauma.
Dept.… pic.twitter.com/CAmhrSHHHNe
— Boca Juniors (@BocaJrsOficial) March 30, 2024
1/4, Gastón Togni (Defense and Justice)
The studies carried out on the player Gastón Togni showed a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
The player, together with the institution's medical department, analyze the steps to follow.
Gastón, you are going to come back stronger, all of Varela is with you and wishes… pic.twitter.com/0o8mHXGVnu
— Defense and Justice (@ClubDefensayJus) April 1, 2024
3/4, Lucas Passerini (Belgrano de Córdoba)
"IT'S SHIT NEWS..." Chacho Coudet lamented the injury of Lucas Passerini and spoke about the number of injured people in football currently.
📺 #SportsCenter | #ESPNenStarPlus pic.twitter.com/2F5GG5CZ0W
— SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) April 3, 2024