Before the start of 2022 Women’s Euro, Spanish star Alexia Putellas has suffered ACL injury and is set to miss entire tournament, we take a look at the latest update regarding her injury and how Spain will plan to overcome this unfortunate setback
Alexia Putellas, the Ballon d’Or winner and captain of Spain, has stated that she has injured her ACL and will miss Euro 2022. The Barcelona midfielder, who led all scorers in the Champions League last year, suffered an injury on Tuesday in a training session with the team.
Alexia Putellas Suffers ACL Injury In Training Ahead Of Euro 2022, Update, Return Date And News
ACL injury for Alexia Putellas on the eve of Euro 2022, @SEFutbolFem confirm. Devastating news for her, Spain, Barcelona and the tournament. Spain now without Ballon d'Or winner (Alexia) & runner up (Jenni Hermoso) in England
— Samuel Marsden (@samuelmarsden) July 5, 2022
Alexia Putellas Injured In Training and Set to miss Euro 2022
Injury of Alexia Putellas, Impact on Spain’s Euro 2022 Campaign, And Replacement Player
After injuring a knee ligament in practice the day before the competition, Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas will not represent Spain in the Women’s European Championship, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced on Tuesday. Putellas, who will be out for an extended period of time, was a key component of the Barcelona women’s squad that won the Spanish league and placed second in the Champions League. She was the top scorer in the Champions League with 11 goals and finished with 18 goals in the Primera Division. She was named FIFA’s Best Women’s Player earlier this year.
One of the favourites to win the Euros, Spain, will play Finland in their opening group-stage match on Friday in Milton Keynes, England. According to Spanish media, Real Sociedad attacker Amaiur Sarriegi will take Putellas’ place in Spain’s Euro 2022 squad.
Latest Updates about Putellas Injury and Expected Return Date
Although the extent of the injury has not yet been determined, it is likely that she will miss the entire competition because a full recovery usually takes between six and twelve months. Barcelona will be saddened by the news as well because it will likely prevent her from playing the full season and have a huge impact on their forthcoming one.
The injury is mostly a terrible blow to Putellas personally. Her best chance to make an impression on the world level lay in the competition she had just entered following two outstanding seasons.
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