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SEATTLE — Belgium has lost one of its starters early in the round of 16 match against the United States.
Midfielder Amadou Onana suffered a leg injury challenging for the ball with USMNT star Christian Pulisic when they collided, and Onana immediately went down to the ground, holding his right knee as the Belgian staff was called onto the field to assist.
Onana did get up on his own power as he made his way toward the bench, limping to try and test if he could still continue. However, when he put pressure on his right leg, he was visibly in pain. His teammates came to his support as he was upset.
Ultimately, Belgium went for a substituition, taking out Onana for Hans Vanaken in the 21st minute.
This is the second World Cup for Onana, and he has had some success against the U.S., scoring his first international goal for Belgium when it faced USMNT in March.
Onana has spent the last two seasons with Aston Villa in the English Premier League, winning the UEFA Europa League in May.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Amadou Onana injury update: Belgium forced into early World Cup sub vs. USA
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SEATTLE — Belgium has lost one of its starters early in the round of 16 match against the United States.
Midfielder Amadou Onana suffered a leg injury challenging for the ball with USMNT star Christian Pulisic when they collided, and Onana immediately went down to the ground, holding his right knee as the Belgian staff was called onto the field to assist.
Onana did get up on his own power as he made his way toward the bench, limping to try and test if he could still continue. However, when he put pressure on his right leg, he was visibly in pain. His teammates came to his support as he was upset.
Ultimately, Belgium went for a substituition, taking out Onana for Hans Vanaken in the 21st minute.
This is the second World Cup for Onana, and he has had some success against the U.S., scoring his first international goal for Belgium when it faced USMNT in March.
Onana has spent the last two seasons with Aston Villa in the English Premier League, winning the UEFA Europa League in May.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Amadou Onana injury update: Belgium forced into early World Cup sub vs. USA
Continue reading...
