Benjamin Mendy (Back In Training)

[geoff clipp]

I suspect a Lachman test has been done - which is an exterior test an orthopedist can perform to assess whether there is a potential ACL rupture. It is regarded as a fairly accurate test, although not 100% and needs to be confirmed by an MRI and ultimately by an arthroscopic probe. Of course I hope I'm wrong, but I fear the Lachman test has shown as positive, which is probably the basis of the rumours leading to Castles's tweet. Either way, Qatar Blue is correct - a torn ACL does not heal (there is no blood supply): replacement surgery is the only option and it is indeed 6-9 months recovery as was the case for Ilkay.

But Mendy already debunked Castles' tweet. I think the one thing we can say with any certainty is that Duncan Castles was purely speculating. He knew what we knew, it's worse than first thought and he's going to Barcelona. From there he's just jumped to worst case scenario.

 

[kaz7]

I can't decide if no news is good news,pep's presser tomorrow lunchtime anyways

 

[bumbleblue]

Any updates?

 

[BlueisCity]

He put up an Instagram story 4 hours ago with his sister and looked happy... unless he's posing for the part.

 

[pudge]

Ah fuck.

 

[Fallingbostel Blue]

Confirmed ACL rupture

 

[Turner92]

 

[unlikelyfan19]

boooo. get ready for next year!!

 

[Don Karleone]

Not good

 

[HelloCity]

Fuck sake.