What Is The Reason Behind So Many Injuries In The Top Footballing Leagues?
With an increasing number of games in the annual football calendar, the injury list of top players is also increasing. Especially this season there have been notable footballers out with long-term injuries already, and we have barely begun the season! With many high-profile players sidelined with indefinite return dates, there is also a very notable yet concerning trend with many players suffering from ACL injuries in particular. Let’s take a look at 10 such players with injuries that will keep them away from football this season.
10 Footballers Who Have Suffered A Serious Long-Term Injury Since The Start Of This Season
Rodri – ACL Injury
Rodri spoke out on the increasingly cramped schedule that footballers are forced to play through. The very next game after his statements about going on a strike, the Manchester City man injured his ACL against Arsenal.
Dani Carvajal – ACL Injury
The Real Madrid fullback who had a fantastic 2023/24 season with Los Blancos and Spain injured his ACL after coming off worse in a 50-50 challenge during their last match against Villareal. Dani Carvajal has now been sidelined for the rest of this season.
Jamal Musiala- Hip Injury
The Bayern Munich star suffered a Hip Injury and his recovery and comeback date is for now undetermined due to the unknown length and depth of the injury. Jamal Musiala will be hoping to get back on the pitch as soon as possible.
Juleison Bremer- ACL Injury
Juventus defender Juleison Bremer suffered an ACL injury after having a brilliant start to the season. He was a big reason why Juventus have conceded just one goal in their Serie A campaign so far.
Alessandro Florenzi- ACL Injury
AC Milan fullback Alessandro Florenzi recently went through an ACL surgery after tearing his Anterior Cruciate Ligament. The AC Milan mainstay’s injury will surely hamper the chances of AC Milan having a good season in Europe and Italy.
Alexander Isak- Broken Toe
The Swedish forward, who plays for Newcastle United in the Premier League is slated to be out for at least 2-3 months after a broken toe. Their main man up top, without him, Newcastle United will struggle to score past their opponents in the coming matches.
Marc-Andre Ter Stegen- Ruptured Patellar Tendon
The Barcelona Goalie was stretchered out of the pitch after suffering a gruesome injury to his Patellar tendon which will see him sit out for the whole season. Barcelona have already found his replacement in Wojciech Szczęsny.
Kevin De Bruyne- Hamstring Strain
A Hamstring Strain will keep the Manchester City midfield mastermind, Kevin De Bruyne out indefinitely. With both Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne injured City’s season stands at the risk of being derailed massively.
Martin Odegaard- Ankle Ligament Damage
Martin Odegaard suffered a Ligament Injury during the last international break and still hasn’t recovered. It seems as if Arsenal will have to do without their Midfield Maestro and captain for at least some while as his return date is not determined.
Ferran Torres- Hamstring Injury
The Barcelona winger pulled his hamstring in the game against Alaves on Sunday and will be sidelined for more than two months and is going to miss out for Spain in the upcoming international break.
Will UEFA and FIFA take steps to reduce the number of games per season? It’s highly unlikely, but us as football lovers can only hope that there are no more major injuries to footballers in the future.
