Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana will not play again in the World Cup. He has a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee. This injury happened during Belgium’s last-16 match against the United States. The Belgian Football Federation shared this news on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old player from Aston Villa got hurt early in Belgium’s 4-1 win over the US in Seattle on Monday.
"Unfortunately, the medical examinations have confirmed that Amadou has suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament. This is devastating news, both for him personally and for the team," said Belgium team doctor Brahim Hacene in a statement.
"We immediately consulted with Amadou and with Aston Villa to agree on the best approach to his recovery. Over the coming days, we will jointly determine the next steps in his medical treatment and rehabilitation."
Onana will stay in North America with his teammates until at least the quarter-finals, according to the statement.
Belgium is set to play Spain in the last eight on Friday in Los Angeles.
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