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Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana ruled out of World Cup with ACL tear

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana will miss the rest of the World Cup due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
  • The 24-year-old Aston Villa player sustained the injury during Belgium's 4-1 win over the United States in the last-16 match.
  • Onana will remain with the team in North America until at least the quarter-finals, where Belgium faces Spain.

Belgium's World Cup campaign has suffered a significant blow with the news that midfielder Amadou Onana has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament. The 24-year-old Aston Villa player tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Belgium's commanding 4-1 victory over co-hosts the United States in their last-16 clash.

Onana was forced off early in the match on Monday. Medical examinations on Tuesday confirmed the severity of the injury. "Unfortunately, the medical examinations have confirmed that Amadou has suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament. This is devastating news, both for him personally and for the team," said Belgium team doctor Brahim Hacene in a statement.

Unfortunately, the medical examinations have confirmed that Amadou has suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament. This is devastating news, both for him personally and for the team.

— Brahim HaceneBelgium team doctor Brahim Hacene stated the severity of Amadou Onana's injury.

The Belgian Football Federation announced the setback, adding that immediate consultations with Onana and Aston Villa are underway to determine the best course for his recovery. "Over the coming days, we will jointly determine the next steps in his medical treatment and rehabilitation," Hacene added. Despite the personal tragedy, Onana will stay with his teammates as they prepare for their quarter-final match against Spain in Los Angeles on Friday.

Over the coming days, we will jointly determine the next steps in his medical treatment and rehabilitation.

— Brahim HaceneBelgium team doctor Brahim Hacene outlined the plan for Onana's recovery process.
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