How did Galatasaray star Noa Lang suffer an unusual injury vs Liverpool at Anfield?
The Dutch midfielder suffered a horrific injury during the game.
During Wednesday’s Champions League loss to Liverpool at Anfield, Galatasaray player Noa Lang had an unusual injury. According to his club, he had a “severe laceration” on one of his fingers.
Noa Lang appeared to snag his thumb on an advertisement hoarding at the stadium’s Anfield Road End during the final moments of the second leg of the last-16 tie, leaving him writhing in agony and grasping his right hand.
After a struggle for the ball with Curtis Jones of Liverpool, the Dutch international seemed to sustain a deep cut when he put his hands on top of the hoarding in an attempt to slow down his body’s movement.
Doctors from both sides had to spend many minutes tending to Noa Lang, who had replaced Sacha Boey at halftime. After that, he was carried to a nearby hospital.
Italian forward Mauro Icardi took the 26-year-old’s spot.
After the game, Okan Buruk, the head coach of Galatasaray, stated, “Noa has a serious finger injury. He will first go to a hospital here; he will be examined as soon as possible. It’s a bad injury to his finger.”
The midfielder is set to undergo treatment following a horrific injury
Before departing for Istanbul, Noa Lang was scheduled to have an emergency procedure to fix his injured thumb, according to a statement from Galatasaray.
“Our player Noa Lang, who sustained an injury during the second half of the same match, suffered a severe laceration to his right thumb,” the Turkish champions said. “He is scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure in Liverpool within the coming hours, which will be attended by our medical team.”
What kind of injury did Noa Lang suffer?
He sustained a severe laceration on his finger.
How long will he be out?
He will undergo treatment first, and his return timeline will be confirmed later.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.