Real Madrid's Turkish Sensation Joins Thibaut Courtois on Club’s Injury List

Real Madrid's Turkish Sensation Joins Thibaut Courtois on Club’s Injury List

Ero Samson
updated at August 11, 2023 at 4:09 PM
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  • Real Madrid recently snatched up the signing of teenage star Arda Guler
  • The attacker picked up a knee injury on the club’s pre-season tour
  • Guler is now set to undergo surgery to help recover from his injury

Real Madrid have had to deal with a number of injury blows ahead of the start of the new La Liga season.

The club, who were recently greeted by injuries to both Dani Ceballos and Ferland Mendy got what was their worst injury news of the season so far when its medical staff announced goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois had suffered damage to his Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

It now appears as though the Spanish giants cannot catch a break from these injuries as it announced after Courtois's injury that youngster and football sensation Arda Guler will have to go under the knife to recover from his injury.

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Arda Guler is set to undergo knee surgery. Image: Kevork Djansezian.
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Guler who lit up the Turkish super league with his dazzling skills in the colours of Fenerbahçe now looks set to begin a seven week stint on the sideline per reports from Diario AS.

Ancelotti on Guler’s injury

The Real Madrid gaffer had initially downplayed the injury suffered by the 18-year-old. As quoted by Managing Madrid the Italian manager said:

“It’s not a serious problem, it’s a small problem with the meniscus. But, I’m not able to enter too much into the medical side of things.”

Ancelotti appears to be puzzled as he faces the challenge of his team's limited attacking options. Adding to this, the club's main transfer target – Kylian Mbappe made it clear not too long ago that he intends to remain with Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

The Spanish powerhouse will be eager to swiftly recover Guler, as he is poised to play a crucial role in the upcoming season.

Arda Guler impresses in training

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Real Madrid’s teen sensation Arda Guler has continually impressed fans with his sensational talents after signing for the La Liga giants.

After turning down loads of transfer offers in favour of a move to the Bernabeu, the 18-year-old has made light work of the pressure and expectation placed on his shoulder.

Amidst his long-time comparison to Lionel Messi, the teenage midfielder has consistently proven that he has what it takes to storm the football world.

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Samson Ero is a sports journalist with a track record of over five years in the Nigerian media industry. He graduated from Nigerian Institute of Journalism (2021-2023).
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