Manchester City’s promising young talent, Claudio Echeverri, is undergoing medical assessments after sustaining an ankle injury during the team’s match against Al Ain, report ESPN. The 19-year-old midfielder was forced to leave the game at half-time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and has since been seen using crutches and wearing a protective boot on his right foot.
The injury has already ruled Echeverri out of training sessions with Pep Guardiola’s squad on Monday and Tuesday at Manchester City’s Club World Cup base in Boca Raton, Florida.
With the team preparing for a crucial Group G decider against Juventus in Orlando, the Argentine youngster is expected to miss the upcoming match, casting doubt on his immediate availability for the tournament.
Echeverri’s injury is a blow for Manchester City, who have high hopes for the teenager’s development. The club’s medical staff are closely monitoring his condition, but no official timeline for his recovery has been announced. Fans will be watching closely for updates on the young star’s return to the pitch.
