Yang Liyu was unfortunately injured in the fierce battle between Guoan and Harbor. The camera captures the moment of injury. Photo credit: ICphoto
Back in time to the late afternoon of June 30, Beijing Guoan Football Club issued an urgent injury bulletin. According to reporter Zhou Xiao, Yang Liyu is expected to try to return to training after a four-week recovery period. Meanwhile, Jiang Xiangyou will also try to participate in some rehabilitation training in two to three weeks.
Back to June 29th, the 13th round of the Chinese Super League, Guoan defeated Shanghai Seaport 1-2 at home. In this crucial battle, Yang Liyu and Jiang Xiangyou both left the field due to injuries, and the ambulance rushed to the hospital for a full checkup.
On the same day, experts from Beijing Jishuitan Hospital conducted a detailed diagnosis of the two players. Yang Liyu's examination results showed that he suffered an old fracture of the tip of the fibula of the right ankle, damage to the anterior fibular ligament of II-III degree, damage to the heel fibular ligament of I degree, as well as slight osteochondral injuries and a small amount of intra-articular effusion. In addition, the peroneal tendon was damaged and the tendon sheath was edematous with fluid. It is expected that in two weeks, Yang will be treated with external ankle brace immobilization and soft fixation rehabilitation training, and is expected to try field training in four weeks.
Also affected by the injury was Kang Sang-woo. His injuries are a right acromioclavicular joint contusion, a strained rostroclavicular ligament, and edema damage to the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons. Kang will be treated with a shoulder sling for protection and will begin some training after the two to three week acute phase.
As we enter July, the Chinese Super League will see six rounds of intense competition, and injuries to two key players will undoubtedly be a major challenge for the team.
