BBC · Feb 19, 2025

Guardiola's trusted surgeon explains rise in ACL injuries

Image caption, Dr Ramon Cugat has been the doctor Pep Guardiola entrusts with his players since his days as Barcelona managerPublished19 February 2025, 09:27 GMT

The rise in anterior cruciate ligament injuries in the Premier League this season is linked to players competing in more games, says Pep Guardiola's trusted knee surgeon Dr Ramon Cugat.

This month, Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez became the 10th top-flight player to injure his ACL this season.

That is the most there has been since 2016-17, when there were 12 in the whole season. There were nine during the 2023-24 campaign.

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