Mauro Icardi Out for Season with ACL Injury

Mauro Icardi, the forward for Galatasaray, has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus damage in his right knee following an injury sustained during a Europa League match against Tottenham, effectively ruling him out for the remainder of the season. The 31-year-old Argentine was stretchered off late in the game, and subsequent MRI examinations confirmed the severity of his injury. Galatasaray has announced that Icardi will undergo surgery after completing pre-operative rehabilitation. Icardi, who joined Galatasaray permanently after a loan period from Paris St-Germain, has been a key player, scoring 61 goals in 86 appearances. The club now faces the challenge of adapting to his absence as they strive to maintain their performance in both the Europa League and the domestic league. Recovery from such injuries typically takes six to nine months, leaving Galatasaray without their top scorer for the season's duration.