Inter Miami's Berterame cleared to play after head injury

Inter Miami forward Germán Berterame is set to return to the field after receiving medical clearance following a serious head injury. The Argentine striker sustained the blow on July 25 during a match against Montreal, an incident that necessitated hospitalization and caused him to miss the team's last six games.

Berterame confirmed his availability for the upcoming match against Toronto, stating, "Yes (I am available), the doctors had already told me that after the match against Philadelphia Union I would receive the 'ok'." The injury occurred in the final stages of the Montreal game when Berterame and an opposing defender collided while contesting a high ball. The defender's late challenge struck the back of Berterame's head, causing him to lose consciousness.

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Yes (I am available), the doctors had already told me that after the match against Philadelphia Union I would receive the 'ok'.

Recounting the incident, Berterame described the moment of impact: "As soon as I feel the blow, I feel the TV turn off." He added that he regained consciousness in the ambulance and immediately asked what had happened. While he recovered his memory over the following hours, he acknowledged the distress his family experienced, particularly his wife, who suffered a panic attack watching the live broadcast.

The striker aims to contribute to Inter Miami's efforts to break a negative streak that began after the Montreal match, which ended in a 0-1 defeat. Since that game, the team, led by Lionel Messi, has recorded two draws and one loss in Major League Soccer (MLS) play, and was eliminated in the group stage of the Leagues Cup. Berterame's return offers a potential boost as the team seeks to improve its performance.

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As soon as I feel the blow, I feel the TV turn off. Afterwards, I wake up in the ambulance and, already conscious, I ask what happened.