Unión confirm serious injury for Lautaro Vargas, surgery next | OneFootball

Club Atlético Unión released the official medical report confirming that Lautaro Vargas suffered a torn 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 raised alarm bells at the Santa Fe club.

The medical decision and surgery

Due to the initial clinical condition of the joint, the club’s medical department first decided to wait and monitor the overall progression before determining a specific course of treatment. After carrying out thorough daily monitoring and completing various medical evaluations and highly precise 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 for the surgery. 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. Faced with this serious 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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