Has Mauro Icardi, injured in the Tottenham vs. Galatasaray match, closed the season? What is his injury?

Galatasaray's star forward Mauro Icardi was injured during the UEFA Europa League match against Tottenham and had to leave the pitch on a stretcher. Galatasaray fans were concerned about Icardi's injury status and recovery time. Following the statement made by the club, Icardi's injury report and return date to the pitch have become clear. So, when will Galatasaray's Icardi return to the pitch? Has he closed the season?

STATEMENT FROM GALATASARAY REGARDING ICARDI

Galatasaray made the following statement regarding Mauro Icardi's injury:

"In the MRI examinations performed at Medicana Hospital on our player Mauro Icardi, who was injured in the Tottenham match played in the fourth week of the UEFA Europa League, a rupture in the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee and meniscus damage were detected. The pre-operative rehabilitation process for our player, whose surgery is being planned, has been initiated."

WHEN WILL ICARDI RETURN TO THE PITCH?

The recovery time for the rupture in the right knee anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus damage has been determined.

The recovery process for cruciate ligament injuries usually takes up to 9 months. While the time for athletes to fully regain their former performance and return to sports varies between 8 and 12 months, this period can sometimes be even longer.

HAS ICARDI CLOSED THE SEASON?

Galatasaray's Argentine striker, who suffered a torn cruciate ligament, has closed the season. Icardi played in 14 matches this season. The 31-year-old footballer contributed with 6 goals and 2 assists.