Recent Soccer Injuries

Welcome to the second edition of Leo's blog! Today we'll be looking at some injuries that could really affect how their team will play without them. First up is Lionel Messi. Usually referred to as the best player in the world, the forward clashed into defender Pedro Bigas, and Barça later confirmed that he tore a ligament in his left knee. He is said to be out for the next seven to eight weeks. Next is not very much of a major injury, but Bayern Munchen winger Arjen Robben was taken off the pitch due to a muscle injury in his thigh, about thirty minutes into a game against Iceland. Robben will have to stay off the pitch for the next four weeks. Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois suffers a torn meniscus in his right knee from a training session with Belgium. He underwent a successful surgery, but will still be out until December. Another not very serious injury, Barcelona's Claudio Bravo has a minor injury on his right calf, the muscle being the soleus. He will be closely examined by the medical staff, but with Ter Stegen in the lineup, Barça has nothing to worry about. Finally, Arsenal's Francis Coquelin faces a hyper-extended knee due to a collision during the Chelsea/Arsenal game. Arsenal's manager is staying optimistic and Coquelin says that all is going well after overgoing surgery, and might even come back soon. Anyway, thanks for staying tuned with my blog, and I'll see you next week.