Istanbul witnessed a significant blow to Galatasaray as forward Mauro Icardi suffered a torn right ACL during the Europa League clash against Tottenham. The incident occurred in the dying minutes of the match, specifically in the 85th minute, leading to Icardi being taken off the pitch on a stretcher. This unfortunate injury could sidelock the 31-year-old for the remainder of the season, as confirmed by the team on Friday.

Icardi’s performance this season had been notable, with the Argentine striker contributing six goals across 13 matches in various competitions. His arrival at Galatasaray marks a journey that began early in the 2022-23 season, when he joined the iconic Turkish club on a one-year loan from Paris Saint-Germain. Following a successful tenure, he made his transfer permanent in the subsequent summer by signing a three-year deal.

Prior to arriving in Turkey, Icardi had accomplished remarkable feats as a prolific goal scorer during his six years at Inter Milan, where he found the back of the net an impressive 124 times in 219 appearances before making the switch to PSG. His experience and skills have been invaluable assets to Galatasaray, and his absence will undoubtedly pose challenges for the team moving forward in the season.