Latest update on Icardi's injury: He consulted with Neymar's doctor! Will he be able to return this season?

It was determined that Mauro Icardi, who was injured during Galatasaray's 3-2 victory over Tottenham in the UEFA Europa League, suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus damage in his right knee.

The 31-year-old striker, who is waiting for the bone edema to subside before surgery, was initially expected to be out for the rest of the season. However, the possibility of Icardi returning for the final part of the season has emerged.

Icardi, who is trying to plan the surgical process in coordination with Galatasaray's medical team, is also consulting with several centers worldwide that specialize in these types of surgeries before making a final decision.

According to a report in Fanatik; Mauro most recently exchanged ideas with doctor Andreja Milutinovic, who performed the surgeries for Brazilian star Neymar.

'YOU CAN MAKE IT BACK FOR THE LAST 5 WEEKS OF THE LEAGUE'

It was learned that in the initial planning based on the extent of the Argentine footballer's injury, doctor Andreja Milutinovic provided assurance by saying, "We can get you back for the last 5 matches of the league."

Icardi, who speaks almost daily with Galatasaray club doctor Yener İnce, has not yet made a final decision regarding the surgery.

SPENDING TIME WITH HIS DAUGHTERS

Mauro Icardi, who is going through a painful divorce process with his wife Wanda Nara, is spending his time in his home country with his daughters and trying to clear his head before the surgery. It was learned that the edema in his knee has significantly decreased and the Argentine striker will go under the knife shortly.

'THERE HAS BEEN TOO MUCH SPECULATION'

Regarding Icardi's health status and the planned surgery, Dr. Yener İnce stated, "He can walk, so there has been a lot of speculation about whether the ligament is actually torn. Galatasaray is a very serious club.

There can be no statement that would mislead the fans. Depending on the severity of the impact that caused the anterior cruciate ligament to tear, bone edema and intra-articular edema can vary, so while some players may have difficulty walking, it usually does not create a situation that makes it very difficult for the patient to walk.

I wish it hadn't torn, but it tore along with a meniscus tear. There is also damage in the posterolateral corner area. Unfortunately, surgery is mandatory," he said.