Messi's ex-teammate may lose his leg, and the former Barca spends days on injections, drugs
Messi's ex-teammate may lose his leg, and the former Barca spends days on injections, drugs
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Once upon a time, Lionel Messi was an icon in Barcelona. However, with the constant changes in the club, Luis Suarez now plays for Gremio in Brazil. Unfortunately, the Uruguayan striker's football career unexpectedly came to an end. His ankle injury is so severe that there are concerns his leg might need to be amputated in the coming days, according to Gremio officials.
The 36-year-old forward is suffering from osteoarthritis. He has been dealing with problems in his right ankle for a long time. The pain has escalated to the point where he requires regular injections to continue playing. Despite receiving temporary relief, medical professionals have stated that he is facing long-term damage. Suarez, who is struggling with his injured right ankle, is also considering retirement from football.
Gremio's president, Alberto Guerra, has stated that the situation is grave. Suarez has already received numerous injections. He has to rely on medication constantly. Guerra said, "The situation is very serious. There is a possibility that Suarez might need a prosthetic leg in the near future. He has to endure a lot of injections and medication. He has reached the end of his own footballing journey. I don't know when he will retire."
Despite the problem, Suarez continues to train regularly. He has even scored a goal against America MG.
