Leeds United
Leeds United striker Mateo Joseph has been left ‘very upset’ by an injury that has ended his season and perhaps his future plans.
Ultima Hora report on the Leeds United striker today after Mallorca confirmed this week that he had suffered ligament damage in his knee.
The newspaper reports that the ‘serious injury’ could change his future. The Leeds United owned striker is currently on loan at Real Mallorca and had been looking to extend that to next season.
The injury has now shattered that dream.
Injury ends those hopes
The problem is that after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, which will keep him out for a minimum of six to eight months, and for which optimal recovery time could be longer, any future plans are uncertain.
Leeds United and the Balearic club have not made clear what they intend to do with him. Mallorca had been ‘pleasantly surprised’ by Joseph’s impact this season.
The 22-year-old has only scored twice but his contributions ‘extend beyond goals’. He’s become an important player in the squad, working well under both managers this season.
Leeds United transfer plans in ruins
Now the Leeds United man’s future is unclear. Ultima Hora have learned that he was aiming to stay at Mallorca next season.
The Spanish club viewed that idea favourably. Now, after his injury, that is unlikely to happen. All that is certain is that Joseph can rely on a long road to recovery.
The expectation is that he will undergo surgery in the coming days. Leeds and Real Mallorca made that decision jointly.
Joseph, for his part, is ‘very upset’. He had initially hoped it was just a knock and nothing serious, however, medical tests ended up confirming the worst possible diagnosis.
His teammates at Mallorca are rallying round him at this moment in time. Some, like Pablo Torre, have already shared messages of support on social media.
They know the injury is a major blow for Joseph, one that has drastically changed his future plans, subsequently he’s in an uncomfortable limbo.