The injury gods can be cruel, even to the most young and innocent of players.
During his time playing with the Germany U-17s in the Algrave Cup, Bayern Munich center-back Cassiano Kiala suffered a syndesmosis tear, which could sideline him for the rest of the season per Tz journalist Philipp Kessler:
Setback for a Bayern Munich gem. As the tz has learned, Cassiano Kiala has suffered a syndesmosis tear. The center-back was substituted after just 32 minutes in the final match of the Algarve Cup with the German U17 team against hosts Portugal (0-1) last Wednesday. Now there is even talk of an early end to his season.
The more common term for a syndesmosis tear is high ankle sprain. Here is a definition from The Steadman Clinic:
A syndesmosis rupture, or “high ankle sprain,” is a serious injury to the ligaments connecting the tibia and fibula, often caused by extreme external rotation or dorsiflexion, frequently during sports. It causes significant pain above the ankle, instability, and inability to bear weight. Treatment ranges from immobilization to surgery if the joint is unstable.
Kessler also noted that Kiala was drawing interest from Premier League clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City. For now, though, Kiala is set for a spell on the sidelines.
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