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Belgium's Onana ruled out for rest of World Cup with ACL injury
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Belgium's Onana ruled out for rest of World Cup with ACL injury

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Belgium's Amadou Onana will miss the rest of the World Cup due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee.
  • The injury occurred during Belgium's last-16 match against the United States.
  • Onana will remain with the team in North America as they prepare for their quarter-final match against 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 Belgian Football Federation announced Tuesday that the 24-year-old sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee.

The injury occurred during Belgium's decisive last-16 victory over co-hosts the United States in Seattle on Monday. Onana had to be substituted early in the match, which Belgium won 4-1.

"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," stated Belgium team doctor Brahim Hacene in a released statement. The team is consulting with Onana and his club, Aston Villa, to determine the best course of action for his recovery and rehabilitation.

Despite the personal setback, Onana will remain with his teammates in North America. Belgium is scheduled to face Spain in the quarter-finals on Friday in Los Angeles.

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, confirming the severity of Onana's injury.
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