In preparation for the two warm-up matches of the national soccer team, the Chinese Super League has temporarily entered a break. Clubs have also utilized this opportunity to make changes to their lineups, especially those players who have been injured, and have been given precious time off. Usually, the injuries can be relieved in order to come back for the 13th round of matches. However, there are some players who are still undergoing treatment for more serious injuries that not only prevent them from returning to the team, but also require a longer recovery time. Zhang Yuning, the No. 1 center forward of the national team, is one of them. He has missed several rounds of the league due to his injury. The effect of the treatment remains to be seen.
Just when the outside world Zhang Yuning comeback, Guoan club suddenly announced that the player was seriously injured, and introduced the detailed process. Zhang Yuning accidentally injured his right ankle in training on May 8, and then went to see a doctor. The diagnostic imaging results showed that the right ankle joint and fibular anterior ligament tear three times, and the inner deltoid ligament tear twice. Among the injuries, the ankle joint with osteochondral hyperplasia and cartilage lesion injuries were compound injuries with complex injuries. Apparently, in addition to the new injuries, there were some hidden old injuries.
As Zhang Yuning underwent surgery on a shoulder injury earlier in the year, the players are still hoping to receive conservative treatment after the injury. This takes 6 to 8 weeks. It has been 6 weeks now. The symptoms of swelling and pain in the injured area have largely resolved and they are able to take part in some training. However, movements that require effort, such as sharp turns and takeoffs, still cannot be accomplished successfully. After consulting with domestic and international experts, they concluded that conservative treatment had not achieved the expected results and surgical treatment was still needed. First, the cartilage damage is removed, and then the internal and external ligaments are reconstructed.
After weighing the situation, the club and Zhang Yuning accepted the expert's advice and planned to have surgery on June 21st. Due to the difficulty of ankle ligament reconstruction and the long recovery time after the operation, Zhang Yuning is expected to miss the Asian Games, coupled with the adjustment of body functions, the probability of reimbursement for this season's Chinese Super League is very high, and the player needs to recuperate at ease.
As Zhang Yuning has renewed his contract with Guoan for another year, he is currently suffering from a serious injury and will need to consider how to renew his contract when he recovers from it. The national team's starting center forward is currently facing a difficult period in his career, and it is uncertain whether he will be able to return to form after returning from injury.
