Galatasaray concerned over Mauro Icardi's injury during recent match

Galatasaray’s Mauro Icardi suffered an injury that forced him to leave the game early.

Mauro Icardi’s injury happened during the 24th minute of the match, part of the Trendyol Super Lig’s fourth week of fixtures.

Icardi, who started the match in the first eleven, experienced discomfort in his right hamstring.

Despite receiving treatment on the field, Mauro Icardi’s injury made it impossible for him to continue, and he was substituted by Michy Batshuayi in the 25th minute.

Star striker Mauro Icardi (9) in action during the Turkish Super Lig week 4 football match between Adana Demirspor and Galatasaray, Adana, Turkiye, August 31, 2024. (AA Photo) Galatasaray’s official statement on Mauro Icardi’s condition

Galatasaray issued a statement regarding striker Icardi’s condition. “Our player Mauro Icardi had to leave the game because of a strain in his right hamstring. The full extent of his injury will be known after detailed tests,” the statement read.

The club added that the extent of his injury would be determined after further medical examinations.

Players of Galatasaray celebrate after Adana Demirspor’s own goal before Mauro Icardi’s injury, Adana, Turkiye, August 31, 2024. (AA Photo) Concerns over severity of Mauro Icardi’s injury

Broadcast commentator Guntekin Onay mentioned that there is a suspicion of a tear in Icardi’s hamstring.

Club doctor Yener Ince confirmed that the severity of the injury would be clear after an MRI scan. “Mauro Icardi’s right hamstring might have a tear. We will know more after the MRI,” said Ince.

Mauro Icardi (9) of Galatasaray celebrates after Adana Demirspor’s own goal during the Turkish Super Lig week 4 match between Adana Demirspor and Galatasaray, Adana, Turkiye, August 31, 2024. (AA Photo) Galatasaray star striker Mauro Icardi’s injury history SeasonInjury TypeStart DateEnd DateDurationClubMatches Missed24/25Upper hamstring tear31 Aug 2024–1 dayGalatasaray123/24Bruise28 Feb 20242 Mar 20243 daysGalatasaray123/24Eye socket fracture24 Dec 202319 Jan 202426 daysGalatasaray522/23Thigh strain18 Apr 202323 Apr 20235 daysGalatasaray222/23Lack of training2 Jan 20235 Jan 20233 daysGalatasaray122/23Muscle injury30 Nov 20222 Jan 202333 daysGalatasaray322/23Muscle problems30 Sep 20225 Oct 20225 daysGalatasaray122/23Lack of training8 Sep 202212 Sep 20224 daysGalatasaray121/22Acromioclavicular injury23 Aug 202110 Sep 202118 daysParis Saint-Germain120/21Thigh problem18 Mar 202114 Apr 202127 daysParis Saint-Germain520/21Stomach problems26 Feb 20212 Mar 20214 daysParis Saint-Germain120/21Adductor complaint30 Nov 20207 Jan 202138 daysParis Saint-Germain820/21Inner knee ligament tear7 Oct 202026 Nov 202050 daysParis Saint-Germain920/21Coronavirus2 Sep 202016 Sep 202014 daysParis Saint-Germain319/20Minor injuries19 Sep 201926 Sep 20197 daysParis Saint-Germain218/19Muscle problems31 Aug 20187 Sep 20187 daysInter Milan117/18Muscle problems31 Jan 201819 Feb 201819 daysInter Milan316/17Muscle problems16 May 20178 Jun 201723 daysInter Milan215/16Thigh injury7 May 201622 May 201615 daysInter Milan215/16Knee injury13 Mar 201630 Mar 201617 daysInter Milan/Argentina315/16Muscle problems23 Aug 20153 Sep 201511 daysInter Milan213/14Sports hernia8 Jan 201426 Jan 201418 daysInter Milan413/14Sports hernia1 Nov 201313 Dec 201342 daysInter Milan/Argentina8

This injury is a significant blow for Galatasaray, as Icardi has been a key player for the team.

The club and its fans are now anxiously awaiting the results of his medical tests to determine the duration of his absence from the field.