Worries about Arthur: Violation overshadow Leverkusen's test game

Worries about Arthur: Violation overshadow Leverkusen's test game

Test games as a mirror of injury risks in football

In a surprisingly exciting friendly in Lens, Bayer Leverkusen players had to fight again with the risks of football. While the encounter against the home team ended in a remarkable 2-2 draw, attention was drawn primarily to the worrying injury to young Brazilian Arthur (21).

worrying injury shortly before the end

The last minutes of the game were overshadowed by a nasty kick against Arthur's right ankle, which he had to take in in added time. This scene had far -reaching effects because the player, who was substituted in the 60th minute, remained painful on the ground and the game could no longer end. Trainer Xabi Alonso (42) and the Bayer managers are now facing the difficult situation to worry about the fitness of one of their most valuable players.

Arthur - a talent fate with setbacks

The young defender, who came to Bayer Leverkusen at the beginning of the 2023 season, had already had a difficult time. In his first season, he suffered two serious muscle injuries in his thigh, which cost him almost the entire season. The talented player was welcomed as a newcomer and had presented himself in impressive form in the training camp. His possibly renewed failure would not only put a significant impact on himself, but the entire team.

The importance of test games

test games are a valuable opportunity to test players and check their shape, but this also brings significant risks. Arthur's violation illustrates how dangerous such games can be, especially if the players try to prove themselves and to secure their place in the team. For Bayer Leverkusen, the question arises whether the risk in such encounters exceeds the potential benefits.

hopes for quick recovery

The responsible persons of the association expressed skepticism with regard to the extent of the injury. "Arthur got a kick, more cannot be said," was announced from Lens before the departure. It is hoped that it is only the consequences of a stollen trial and not a serious injury that could result in months of setbacks.

The situation around Arthur is not only a personal tragedy for the player, but also raises questions about the general security in sport. It is to be hoped that the player can recover quickly and soon be back on the pitch. But the events in Lens clearly show how the most talented athletes can be.