Santiago Sosa may need surgery after clash with Marcos Rojo | OneFootball

Racing returned to Argentina with a defeat in the first leg of the Libertadores against Flamengo and serious concerns about Santiago Sosa, who spent the night hospitalized after a blow he suffered from Marcos Rojo while contesting a ball.

This Thursday, it was confirmed that he has a fracture in his jaw and may require surgery. The captain of the ‘Academia’ has a fracture of the upper right maxillary sinus and will be evaluated by a maxillofacial surgeon to determine if surgery is necessary.

In this way, the former River player is now doubtful for the second leg against ‘Mengao’ next Wednesday at the Cilindro and, if he undergoes surgery, he could miss the rest of the year.

The 26-year-old midfielder spent the night hospitalized in Rio de Janeiro and under observation after undergoing the necessary tests. Hours later, he was discharged with the recommendation to see a specialist.

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