Bournemouth Striker Enes Unal Suffers Season-Ending ACL Injury

Bournemouth striker Enes Unal has suffered a torn ACL in training and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Bournemouth has been dealt a significant blow with the news that striker Enes Unal has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in training. This development comes just a day after the team announced that fellow forward Evanilson had undergone surgery for a foot fracture.

In a statement, Bournemouth confirmed the extent of Unal's injury. “We are devastated to confirm that Enes Unal has suffered a tear to his right anterior cruciate ligament during a training session this week,” the club said. The Turkish striker had been a key player for the Cherries, featuring in every game since September and scoring two crucial goals in the team's current record-breaking unbeaten run in the Premier League.

According to the club, Unal sustained the contact injury during a routine drill on Tuesday morning. While Bournemouth did not provide a specific timeline for his recovery, it is expected that Unal will miss the remainder of the season at the very least, dealing a significant blow to the team's attacking options.

Bournemouth has been dealt a significant blow with the news that striker Enes Unal has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in training. This development comes just a day after the team announced that fellow forward Evanilson had undergone surgery for a foot fracture.

In a statement, Bournemouth confirmed the extent of Unal's injury. “We are devastated to confirm that Enes Unal has suffered a tear to his right anterior cruciate ligament during a training session this week,” the club said. “The Turkish striker, who has featured in every Cherries game since September, scoring two vital goals in our current club-record unbeaten run in the Premier League, experienced the contact injury in a routine drill on Tuesday morning.” This injury has brought an abrupt end to Unal's impressive run of form.

The team did not provide a specific timeline for Unal's recovery, but he is expected to miss the remainder of the season at the very least. This is a significant blow to Bournemouth's attacking options, and the team will need to find ways to compensate for Unal's absence in the coming months.

Bournemouth is currently seventh in the Premier League standings, boasting 33 points and sitting just three points outside the top four. The team's recent 1-0 victory over Everton on Saturday was a landmark achievement, as it marked a club-record eight successive Premier League games unbeaten this season. Notable wins during this streak include a 2-0 triumph over Arsenal in mid-October and a 2-1 victory over Manchester City two weeks later.

Bournemouth has expressed its support for Enes Unal as he begins his rehabilitation journey following the ACL injury. “First and foremost, our thoughts are with Enes at this moment as he begins to process another significant period of rehabilitation ahead,” the club said. Unal is set to undergo surgery to repair the ligament in the coming days, and the club's medical and performance staff will provide him with comprehensive support throughout his recovery.

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In another injury setback for Bournemouth, Evanilson recently underwent surgery to repair a fractured metatarsal, one of the five long bones in the foot. The Brazilian striker, who joined the club for a record 40 million euros from Porto in August, suffered the injury during Saturday's game against Everton. Evanilson has been a valuable addition to the team, scoring five goals in 19 appearances.