OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL: Kamil Grabara suffers ACL tear in training
Fate has smacked Juve’s new No. 2 keeper in the face—or kneecap.
Turin, Italy - September 17: Juventus FC has announced that goalkeeper Kamil Grabara suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during Saturday's training session. The Polish goalkeeper made his debut for the club in a Europa League match against NEC Nijmegen just two days prior, where he performed admirably, including contributing an assist.
Grabara's injury occurs at an unfortunate time, as the team's schedule involves two games per week starting from the international break. The club's statement did not provide details regarding the severity of the injury or the expected recovery timeline, but it is expected that Grabara will be sidelined for at least six months, possibly longer.
With Guglielmo Vicario, Grabara's backup, facing an uncertain future after a poor season with Tottenham Hotspur, the team will need to rely on Luciano Spalletti's decision-making to handle the situation. The situation also requires consideration of potential call-ups from the NextGen squad, such as Riccardo Radu and Alessio Cragno.
The club's current goalkeeper options appear limited, and they may have to maintain the status quo until January, when they could potentially acquire a new keeper depending on Grabara's recovery progress.
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