Liu Yang, China's most successful footballer in recent years, has had another setback as he suffered a serious injury during his latest training session with the Shanghai Taishan FC team. The 27-year-old forward is currently on trial with the club and was expected to make his debut in their upcoming league match against Guangzhou Evergrande.
The injury, which occurred during Liu's practice session, is believed to be a knee ligament tear that requires surgery to repair. Liu has already undergone several operations in the past few months, including a knee replacement in January, but the recovery process can take up to six weeks.
Liu Yang's injury update comes just days after he celebrated his 19th birthday with a goal against Beijing Guoan FC. He has been playing regularly for the club since he joined in July 2015,Chinese Super League Stand and he has become one of the club's top scorers this season with 18 goals from 44 appearances so far.
Despite the setback, Liu Yang remains optimistic about his future with Shanghai Taishan FC. He says that he is looking forward to playing for the club again next year and hopes to contribute to the team's success once again.
In addition to his injury, Liu Yang also underwent a hip operation earlier this month, which will help him return to the field more quickly. Despite the ongoing injuries, Liu Yang is confident that he can continue to play at a high level and hope to have a successful comeback next season.
Overall, Liu Yang's injury update is a reminder of how important it is to stay healthy and focus on training and rehabilitation. With his dedication and determination, Liu Yang should be able to overcome any obstacles and return to the pitch soon.