The Nigerian international looks set to spend a lengthy amount of time on the sidelines
Umar Sadiq has been dealt a devastating injury blow less than a fortnight after signing for Real Sociedad, writes Aidan Scott for Football Scotland.
The Rangers flop has reinvented his career since leaving the Light Blues back in 2019 with productive spells in Serbia with Partizan Belgrade and in Spain with Almeria.
That earned the Nigerian international striker a big money move to Real Sociedad earlier this month and he marked his debut for his new club with a goal in a 1-1 draw at home to Atletico Madrid.
Sadiq then played in his side’s Europa League victory over Manchester United last week before returning to domestic action against Getafe yesterday afternoon.
However, he lasted less than 40 minutes before having to be replaced after suffering a nasty knee injury, and Real Sociedad has now announced it has been determined that the striker has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament.
And while it has yet to be determined how long Sadiq will be sidelined, the club also revealed he will require surgery.
“After the tests carried out today on the player, he has been diagnosed with a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in the right leg. He will start physiotherapy treatment.
“However, he will undergo surgical treatment. Further information will be provided in the coming days.”
Sadiq spent six months on loan at Rangers during Steven Gerrard’s time in charge of the club but made just four appearances in all competitions.
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