MADRID (AP) — Young forward Sam Agehowa was in disbelief after suffering a serious knee injury while playing for Porto, missing out on his chance to play in his first World Cup with Spain.
Sam, 21, was injured on Monday in the Portuguese league game between Porto and Sporting Lisbon, which he called the “unfortunate day” of his career. Porto announced that he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right foot.
Sam said: “I was seriously injured. I still can’t believe it. I’m in shock and speechless.” Instagram post. “I’ll be out for a few months. It hurts not being able to compete on the field and help the team as much as I want. I’m just a fan rooting for us right now. Trusting in God’s plan and being strong and positive will make me come back stronger than ever.”
Sam made his senior team debut with the Spanish national team in 2024 and helped Spain win a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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