Foyth ruptures Achilles tendon, could miss World Cup with Argentina 🇦🇷 | OneFootball

Defender Juan Foyth tore the Achilles tendon in his left leg during Villarreal's match against Real Madrid this Saturday, for Matchday 21 of La Liga, and will need surgery, which means he would miss the next World Cup with the Argentina National Team.

Without contact with any opponent, the Argentine defender landed awkwardly on his foot while turning and felt severe pain in his left ankle. He immediately called for assistance and remained lying on the pitch, clearly showing signs of discomfort, which is why he left the field after 24 minutes of the first half.

The Yellow Submarine indicated this Sunday that “they will soon provide information about the surgical procedure he will have to undergo.” The recovery will require a long period, and the 28-year-old player, who was a champion in Qatar, would be the first absence for Lionel Scaloni ahead of the World Cup starting on June 11.

At the moment of the injury, the medical staff quickly entered and decided to take him out of the match, removing him from the field visibly affected. At that moment, Foyth received greetings from Franco Mastantuono and a heartfelt ovation from the entire Estadio de la Cerámica.

Although the player from La Plata has only 22 appearances with the Albiceleste, he has been a key piece since Scaloni took charge of the national team and a regular call-up, having played the last friendly against Angola and also being present during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

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