Sporting: Adan suffers a serious injury and his season is in jeopardy

The Spanish goalkeeper suffered a muscle injury in his thigh during training on Friday

Antonio Adan, the 36-year-old goalkeeper, injured his thigh in training on Friday. There's not much information yet, but it could be that the Spaniard's season is really in jeopardy. BOLA has already confirmed a goalkeeper's suspension, which occurs when he has two matches left to automatically renew his contract, which expires at the end of the season.

In the official information released yesterday by the green and white team about training after the derby win – 2-1 over Benfica in the first leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-final, in Alvalade – there was no indication of injury. Only that the key players in the match with the Reds “carried out recovery work” and “the remaining players in Ruben Amorim’s team trained normally on the field.” However, it is already known that the Spaniard had to stop and will be re-evaluated on Saturday due to a leg problem, which could force him to end the season early – only the supplementary diagnostic tests he will undergo today could dispel everything. Doubts remain.

The injury comes at a time when Adan has been subjected to criticism, especially after the 3-3 performance against Rio Ave, and with Franco Israel taking over the starting lineup in the derby, as happened this season in all the Copa del Rey matches. Portugal.

A unique opportunity for the 23-year-old Uruguayan international, who is expected to make his league debut this season against Farense. Who will be second in the hierarchy?

Remember, Adan has reached the end of his contract and is two games away from automatic renewal. In other words, at the age of 30 in the 2023/2024 season, he adds another lion to his chest. She currently has 28 and the big unknown is whether she will stay at that 28, which does not guarantee renewal…

The Spanish goalkeeper arrived at Alvalade in the summer of 2020, freed from Atletico Madrid, to be one of the major contributors to the national title, which returned to Alvalade after 19 years of fasting. Since then, he has participated in 156 matches with the lion on his chest.