Published 19:24 IST, November 8th 2024

Galatasaray Confirms Forward Mauro Icardi Tore His ACL In Europa League Action

Galatasaray forward Mauro Icardi tore his right ACL in the Europa League match against Tottenham and could miss the rest of the season, the team said Friday.

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Mauro Icardi challenges goalkeeper Isak Pettersson during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Galatasaray and Elfsborg at Ali Sami Yen stadium, in Istanbul, Turkey | Image: AP Photo
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Galatasaray forward Mauro Icardi tore his right ACL in Europa League match against Tottenham and could miss rest of season, team said Friday.

Icardi was carried off field on a stretcher in 85th minute of Galatasaray's 3-2 victory in Istanbul on Thursday night.

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31-year-old Argentine has scored six goals in 13 games this season in all competitions.

Icardi joined Turkish powerhouse early in 2022-23 season on a one-year loan from Paris Saint-Germain and following summer completed a permanent transfer by signing a three-year contract.

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Icardi was a prolific scorer in six seasons at Inter Milan, where he netted 124 goals in 219 games before moving to PSG .

19:24 IST, November 8th 2024