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Aston Villa and Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana has suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Belgium's 4-1 World Cup Round of 16 victory over the United States on July 7. The 24-year-old underwent surgery on Tuesday at the Jean-Mermoz Private Hospital in Lyon, performed by Dr. Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet. According to AFP citing medical sources, Onana will be sidelined for up to nine months. He was forced off in the 20th minute of the match in Seattle, with then-head coach Rudi Garcia fearing a 'serious injury.' Onana, who has 33 caps and one goal for Belgium, previously played for Hamburg, Lille, and Everton before joining Aston Villa. He will complete his rehabilitation with the club's medical team.
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Hupu Football News — July 21 — Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Belgium's 4-1 victory over the United States in the World Cup round of 16. The 24-year-old underwent surgery in Lyon on Tuesday and will be sidelined for up to nine months.
According to AFP, citing medical sources, the surgery was performed by Dr. Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet at the Jean-Mermoz Private Hospital in Lyon.
Career Background
Onana previously played for:
- Hamburg (2020–2021)
- Lille (2021–2022)
- Everton (2022–2024)
He has earned 33 caps for Belgium and scored one international goal.
Injury Details
Onana started the World Cup round of 16 match in Seattle on July 7 but was forced off with an injury in the 20th minute against the United States (Belgium eventually won 4–1). Then-head coach Rudi Garcia had feared he suffered a "serious injury," a concern that was ultimately confirmed.
The midfielder will complete his rehabilitation with the assistance of Aston Villa's medical team.
Source: L'Équipe
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