Manchester City fans have been left deeply concerned after Argentine wonderkid Claudio Echeverri was seen leaving the training centre on crutches following an injury he picked up during their match against Al Ain.
The 18-year-old midfielder was forced off the pitch after twisting his ankle, sparking fears about the severity of the knock. Echeverri had only recently begun integrating with the senior squad and was showing promising signs in pre-season.
Sources close to the club have confirmed that initial assessments point to a twisted ankle, but further scans are expected to determine the full extent of the injury.
This is heartbreaking news for the youngster, who was hoping to impress Pep Guardiola ahead of the new season. Fans across social media have already begun sending their well-wishes and praying for a speedy recovery.
Should the injury turn out to be serious, it could delay Echeverri’s chances of breaking into the first team — something both the club and supporters have been eagerly anticipating.
