'We'll be back stronger': Socceroos star Bos undergoes knee surgery
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At a glance
- Socceroos star Jordy Bos has undergone successful knee surgery following an injury sustained during the World Cup.
- The 23-year-old fullback is expected to miss the first three months of the upcoming season with Dutch club Feyenoord.
- Bos, who has attracted interest from Premier League and Bundesliga clubs, vowed to "be back stronger" after his recovery.
Australian football star Jordy Bos is facing a significant recovery period after undergoing successful knee surgery. The 23-year-old fullback sustained the injury during Australia's World Cup match against Egypt and is expected to be sidelined for at least the first three months of the upcoming season with his club, Feyenoord.
Feyenoord confirmed the procedure went well, with a post on X stating, "Jordan Bos suffered a knee injury in the last World Cup match with his national team. Bos underwent surgery this morning, and the procedure went well. The expectation is that he will be unavailable for multiple months." This setback comes after Bos's impressive performances at the World Cup, where he was noted as the tournament's quickest player early on.
We'll be back stronger.
The injury is particularly unfortunate for Bos, who has overcome previous serious hamstring issues to establish himself as a key player for Feyenoord. Last season, he proved to be one of the most productive wing-backs in the Netherlands, contributing four goals and nine assists. His strong club form also translated to his national team performances, helping Australia reach the knockout stages.
Bos's strong World Cup campaign had reportedly attracted interest from Premier League and Bundesliga clubs. However, this injury setback is likely to cool that international attention for the time being. Despite the disappointment, Bos took to Instagram to share a picture from his hospital bed, vowing, "We'll be back stronger."
Jordan Bos suffered a knee injury in the last World Cup match with his national team. Bos underwent surgery this morning, and the procedure went well. The expectation is that he will be unavailable for multiple months.
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