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In a recurring theme of his young career, USMNT star Gio Reyna is once again facing an extended spell on the sidelines.
Reyna was close to returning to full fitness after a groin injury sustained during September’s international break. However, has now encountered another setback, further delaying his comeback.
This latest injury issue will likely keep him out of action until at least after the November international break, casting doubt over his participation for both club and country for the remainder of the year.
It’s no secret that injuries have been a major problem for Reyna recently; this current setback is only the latest in a string of unfortunate events that have limited his playing time.
The 21-year-old attacking midfielder was nearing a return to the pitch; particularly after a groin injury suffered while on USMNT duty last month. Nonetheless, coach Nuri Sahin confirmed during a press conference on Friday that Reyna will need more time to recover.
“We expect that Julien [Duranville] and Karim [Adeyemi] will be available again after the international break in November. Unfortunately, Gio had a setback, and it looks similar for him,” Sahin said; providing a timeline that suggests the American will remain out of action for several more weeks.
This groin injury has kept Reyna out of all but one Bundesliga match so far this season. He made a brief nine-minute substitute appearance in Dortmund’s opening game against Eintracht Frankfurt. Before this latest setback, the young ace was working to regain full fitness and return to the squad. However, his hopes of a quick recovery have been dashed, prolonging his absence from the field.
Season of limited playing time
The 2024-25 season has been difficult for Reyna, as injuries continue to limit his availability.
This is particularly frustrating given that Borussia Dortmund’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl expressed high hopes for the youngster ahead of the campaign;…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-10-05 19:20:46
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