Hernández and Cerutti suffer ligament tears at San Lorenzo | OneFootball

During the draw against Boca in the Apertura, the defender and the forward left the Bombonera in tears, and today the most pessimistic prognosis was confirmed for both cases.

San Lorenzo drew 1-1 in the classic against Boca on the tenth matchday of the Apertura after starting the match at a disadvantage, but returned from the Bombonera with two severe injuries: Gastón Hernández suffered a torn ligament in his left knee, while Ezequiel Cerutti suffered the same injury, although in his right leg.

Hernández stole the ball from Marcelo Weigandt with a small jump at the 32nd minute of the second half. However, when he put weight on his left knee, he couldn't get back up. He immediately requested a substitution and left the field with tears in his eyes.

The defender from Mendoza left the field walking slowly, without assistance or medical treatment, a factor that will not prevent his trip to the operating room. This is not the first time he has suffered something similar, as he had the same injury in 2021 (left knee) and in 2024 (right knee).

Meanwhile, Cerutti attempted a backheel at the 23rd minute and, as he tried to sprint to chase the ball, his foot got caught in the grass and pain quickly spread across his face. He was then replaced by Nahuel Barrios. Pocho is also a repeat case, having suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the 2023 season.

Pablo Barrientos, who recently assumed the position of President of Professional Football, will evaluate with the coach, Damián Ayude, whether it is necessary to bring in new reinforcements for the squad, as the recovery for both will take a minimum of six months.

The official statement from San Lorenzo

«We regret to inform that after undergoing the corresponding medical studies, Ezequiel Cerutti suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and Gastón Hernandez a rupture of the ligament graft of the anterior cruciate in his left knee. Both players will undergo surgery.

Tonga and Pocho are two key figures for our club, both on and off the field, and we will be supporting them throughout the entire recovery process.

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