MADRID (AP) 鈥� Young forward Samu Aghehowa was in disbelief after missing out on a chance to play in his first World Cup with Spain because of a serious knee injury sustained while playing with Porto.
The 21-year-old Samu got hurt in Porto’s 1-1 draw with Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese league on Monday in what he called 鈥渢he unluckiest day鈥� of his career. Porto said he sustained a torn ACL on his right leg.
鈥淚 suffered a serious injury. I still can鈥檛 believe it. I鈥檓 devastated, speechless,鈥� Samu said on . 鈥淚鈥檒l be out of action for a few months. It hurts me not being able to help the team as I鈥檇 like, fighting on the field. Now I鈥檓 just another fan supporting us. Trusting in God鈥檚 plan, being strong and positive is what will make me come back stronger than ever.”
Samu made his first-team debut with Spain in 2024. He helped Spain win the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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