Vargas' Nightmare Return: Swiss Star in Tears After Fresh Injury Blow
Rubén Vargas lasted just 10 minutes in his comeback match before suffering a suspected recurrence of his hamstring injury during Sevilla's clash with Celta Vigo.
Sevilla’s injury woes continue as Rubén Vargas endured a devastating return to action, breaking down in tears after what appears to be a recurrence of his hamstring problem.
Brief Comeback Ends in Heartbreak
Talk about rotten luck. The Swiss international had only just made his return after a six-week absence, coming on as a 57th-minute substitute alongside Alexis Sánchez against Celta Vigo. Vargas had been sidelined since November 24th when he suffered a biceps femoris (hamstring) injury during Sevilla’s away trip to Espanyol.
But his comeback lasted all of 10 minutes before disaster struck. In a moment that will make any footballer wince, Vargas pulled up without any contact – the absolute nightmare scenario for any player returning from a muscle injury. The winger immediately signaled to the bench, putting the ball out of play himself before leaving the pitch visibly distraught.
Januzaj was quickly thrown on as his replacement, with Vargas unable to continue and clearly in bits as he made his way off.
Potential Transfer Impact
This setback couldn’t have come at a worse time for both player and club. Behind the scenes at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, Vargas had reportedly been earmarked as one of the potential departures during the January transfer window.
Sevilla’s brass will now be crossing their fingers that medical tests don’t reveal serious damage. The timing is particularly cruel as:
- The January window is already halfway through
- Any potential suitors will likely be put off by this fresh injury concern
- Matías Almeyda loses another attacking option in an already challenging season
The club will now anxiously await the results of medical examinations to determine the extent of the damage, but the sight of Vargas in tears suggests he fears the worst.