Hard blow for Argentina and Strasbourg. Joaquin Panichelli (23), the RCSA striker and current top scorer in Ligue 1 (16 goals), suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee on Thursday during training with the Albiceleste, according to the local press.
The injury occurred during the last session before the friendly match against Mauritania. The striker left the field in tears before undergoing medical examinations. According to TyC Sportsthe Argentine staff initially hoped for a less serious injury, but the verdict that fell overnight confirmed the rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, an injury that Panichelli had already experienced two years ago.
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A setback for Strasbourg
This diagnosis puts an abrupt end to his dream of playing in the World Cup with Argentina next summer. This is also very bad news for Strasbourg, which will have to end its season without its main offensive asset while the Alsatian club is still playing big on all counts.
Currently 8th in Ligue 1, the RCSA remains fully engaged in the race for Europe. But above all he can still hope for a title, or even two. Strasbourg will play the quarter-finals of the Conference League against Mainz and the semi-final of the Coupe de France against Nice on April 22. Major meetings that the Alsatians will now have to tackle without their top scorer.
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