FC Barcelona officially announces that a talented winger faces a year-long absence due to a severe ACL rupture.
The winger went down in visible pain during a recent competitive fixture, in an incident that abruptly silenced the celebrations surrounding the hard-fought victory and immediately raised alarm across the technical staff and medical team.
Subsequent examinations revealed a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, accompanied by associated damage to both menisci in the same joint.
This combination demands intricate surgery and a long, meticulously managed rehabilitation period to restore full functionality.
The blow forces the club to reconsider medium-term plans in the attacking line, adjust squad roles and minutes distribution, and, above all, prepare a comprehensive support structure for the player during a recovery process that will test his resilience both physically and mentally over the coming year.
The player in question is winger Sama Nomoko, who had to leave the pitch early after an awkward landing that exposed the severity of the issue, as per the official Barcelona website.
He has since undergone successful surgery at Hospital de Barcelona, performed by renowned specialist Dr. Joan Carles Monllau under the direct supervision of the club’s medical services.
The estimated recovery timeline is approximately 12 months, a prudent estimate designed to ensure the knee achieves complete stability and to minimize any risk of recurrence upon his return to full training and competition.
This injury strikes at a particularly cruel moment, as Nomoko was emerging as one of the season’s standout offensive threats, consistently turning his flank into a source of danger and unpredictability for opponents.
With top-tier medical resources mobilized, the focus now shifts to a step-by-step rehabilitation, aiming for Nomoko to reclaim his explosive form and contribute once more to the team’s ambitions down the line.
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