Unión confirm Lautaro Vargas injury, he'll need surgery | OneFootball

Club Atlético Unión released the official medical report confirming that Lautaro Vargas suffered a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The young Tatengue defender had been dealing with complications in the joint area following the match against San Lorenzo, which set off alarm bells at the Santa Fe club.

The medical decision and surgery

Due to the joint’s initial clinical condition, the club’s medical department initially decided to wait and monitor the overall progression before defining a specific course of treatment. After carrying out thorough daily monitoring and completing various medical evaluations and high-precision complementary tests, it was determined that the player will have to undergo surgery to repair the injury.

The next steps and the squad’s future

The defender traveled to Buenos Aires for a formal consultation and to schedule the steps of the operation. As a result, the coaching staff led by Leonardo Madelón loses one of its defensive mainstays for an estimated period of six to eight months, which will sideline Vargas for the remainder of the season. Given the seriousness of the situation, the club’s board is considering using the exceptional roster spot granted by the AFA for long-term injuries to enter the transfer market.

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