Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard sustained an ankle injury during Norway’s 2-1 win over Austria in the UEFA Nations League. The midfielder was forced off the pitch after a collision with Christoph Baumgartner, raising concerns for his availability. While initial assessments suggest a sprain, further evaluation will determine the severity of the injury.
Paris Saint-Germain’s new signing Goncalo Ramos will be sidelined for three months after sustaining a serious ankle ligament injury during their opening day victory over Le Havre. The 23-year-old Portuguese striker, who joined the club for a record fee, will undergo surgery in the coming days.
Following the discovery of a severe ankle injury, famed rapper Kid Cudi has announced the cancellation of his upcoming Insano: Engage the Rage World Tour. Cudi sustained a broken calcaneus, commonly known as the heel bone, which requires extensive recovery time and potential surgery to prevent heel deformity.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been ruled out for the rest of the La Liga season after sustaining an ankle sprain in the El Clasico clash with Real Madrid. The injury is a major blow to Barcelona’s hopes of securing second place in the table, as they trail leaders Real Madrid by 11 points with just six games remaining. De Jong is also likely to miss the Netherlands’ European Championship campaign this summer.
Grayson Allen aggravated his sprained right ankle, forcing him out of Game 2. The Suns offense struggled, with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal all shooting below 50%. Minnesota’s defense, led by Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert, was relentless, and the crowd fueled the Wolves’ offensive surge. Despite some questionable calls, coach Frank Vogel maintained that the Timberwolves deserved the win.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard has revealed that an ankle injury he suffered last season was more serious than initially believed. Hubbard dealt with the injury throughout the year, playing through it to record 58 tackles, six sacks, and 17 QB hits. However, his production declined in the second half of the season, and a fluoroscopy after the season revealed that it wasn’t a routine ankle sprain. Fortunately, Hubbard underwent successful surgery and is expected to be fully healthy for the start of the 2024 season.
