Cruciate injury looks set to sideline Real Sociedad's David Silva for a long time
The midfielder will miss the start of the season after getting injured in pre-season training
Real Sociedad coach Imanol Aguacil was taking care of David Silva this pre-season so that he would arrive at the start of LaLiga in top form, but fate is capricious and this time it has played a dirty trick on the midfielder, who, in the absence of definitive examinations, looks to have torn his cruciate ligament.
"David Silva had to leave yesterday's training session with discomfort in his left knee. Initial tests have suggested an anterior cruciate ligament injury. He is currently awaiting assessment by a specialist, which will take place next week," explained Real Sociedad in a statement.
It is a serious setback for Real Sociedad, who after this sad news, will surely be forced to turn to the market to reinforce their midfield with Champions League football to come in 23-24. Silva was a permanent fixture in the XI.
The Canary Islander had made 93 official appearances for the Basque side to date, with seven goals and 18 assists. He had become a leader. He will be missed in Donosti if the worst predictions come true.
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