18.10.2026 12:50
Galatasaray made a statement regarding the health status of Rafael Leao, who had to leave the game after getting injured in the Gençlerbirliği match. The yellow-red club announced that treatment has started for the Portuguese star, who suffered a groin muscle strain as a result of his foot slipping. It was stated that Leao's exact condition, after he got injured 16 minutes after coming on in the match, will become clear following further examinations tomorrow.
In a statement from Galatasaray, it was stated that Rafael Leao was injured due to the incident he experienced in the 77th minute of the Gençlerbirliği match.
It was stated that the Portuguese footballer, whose foot slipped on the field and whose leg opened excessively, suffered a strain in his groin muscle.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM GALATASARAY
The statement of the yellow-red club included the following statements:
"In the 77th minute of the Gençlerbirliği match played yesterday in the 8th week of the Trendyol Super League, Rafael Leao, who suffered a strain in his groin muscle as a result of his foot slipping on the ground and his leg opening excessively in a position on the field and could not continue the game, spent the day with treatment. The exact condition of our player will become clear after further examinations to be carried out during the day tomorrow."
INJURED 16 MINUTES AFTER ENTERING THE GAME
Rafael Leao, who came on in the 61st minute of the Gençlerbirliği match in place of Leroy Sane, was able to stay on the field for only 16 minutes.
The star footballer, who could not continue the game due to the injury he suffered in the 77th minute of the match, was replaced by Deniz Gül.
EYES ON THE EXAMINATIONS TO BE CONDUCTED
The degree of Rafael Leao's injury, for whom the Galatasaray medical team has begun treatment, will become clear after further examinations. It is not yet known how long the Portuguese footballer will be away from the pitches.