Portu’s Injury Leaves Girona in Disarray

omidbasir- Girona FC is in a state of shock as they await medical examinations to determine whether Portu, one of the team’s emblematic players and fan favorites, has suffered a rupture of the cruciate ligaments in one of his knees. If confirmed, this injury would necessitate surgery and could sideline him for a minimum of six months.

This situation echoes the earlier injuries of Juan Carlos Martín in August and Van de Beek in September, potentially leading to an early farewell for Portu to the current campaign. This news is particularly alarming considering the injury history of the team under coach Míchel Sánchez. During the international break—a period typically used to recuperate players—the team has lost three key players, including Portu, Blind, and Krapyvtsov. The latter two have created defensive challenges, leaving the team with only four available players for the upcoming match against Betis. Furthermore, with Gazzaniga as the only fit goalkeeper, Livakovic’s potential departure in January complicates the situation further, as participating in a match could hinder that move.

Portu, whose contract runs until June 30, 2027, had been enjoying a more significant role at the beginning of this season compared to the last. The player from Beniel has participated in 11 matches across the league and cup, accumulating 531 minutes this season, whereas last year he played a total of 33 matches, including league, cup, and Champions League, for just 927 minutes.

In the last three matches, the Murcia native had only managed to play 17 minutes against Oviedo at Montilivi, losing prominence to teammates such as Ounahi, Bryan Gil, and Viktor Tsygankov who have shown improved physical condition.