Athletic Bilbao has received some positive news regarding midfielder Oihan Sancet. After an anxious wait, medical scans have shown that the knee injury he picked up in a friendly match against Liverpool is not as severe as the team initially worried.
While Sancet will still be out of action for a while, the diagnosis is a huge relief for the club. It means he has avoided a career-threatening injury and is expected to return to the pitch in about two months. This is a much better outcome than a potential season-long absence.
🤕 The Moment of Injury
The incident happened during Monday’s match when Sancet collided with Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai, who accidentally fell on his knee. Sancet tried to play on but had to leave the field soon after because of the pain, sparking immediate concern from the team.
🙏 Anxious Wait and Past Concerns
There was major concern for the player because he had suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury back in 2018. The team and fans were worried that he might have injured the same ligament again, which often requires a very long recovery period and can impact a player’s career.
✅ A Sigh of Relief
Fortunately, the medical results brought good news. Scans confirmed a torn medial collateral ligament, which is a less severe injury compared to what was feared. He is now expected to be sidelined for around two months, and the team is relieved that he will be able to return later in the season.
