Getafe's Mario Martín sidelined for up to a month with ankle sprain
Real Madrid loanee Mario Martín faces 3-4 weeks out after suffering a grade two ankle sprain during Getafe's match at Mendizorroza.
Getafe midfielder Mario Martín will be out of action for three to four weeks after medical examinations confirmed a grade two ankle sprain.
Tearful exit
The talented youngster was forced to leave the pitch in tears during Getafe’s recent match at Mendizorroza. The incident occurred after Martín committed a foul but ended up worse off himself, twisting his ankle in the process.
That emotional departure had the Azulones faithful fearing the worst, with many worried we might not see the Real Madrid loanee back in action for quite some time. Thankfully, while not exactly a walk in the park, the diagnosis represents something of a relief compared to what might have been.
Impact on Bordalás’ plans
The injury comes at a tricky time for Getafe manager José Bordalás, who’s already dealing with the recent departure of Yvan Neyou. Martín has been absolutely crucial for Getafe this campaign, establishing himself as a proper diamond in the middle of the park.
However, it’s not all doom and gloom for the gaffer. He’ll likely turn to these options to cover Martín’s absence:
- Javi Muñoz stepping up to fill the void
- Promoting B-team talent Adri Riquelme to the first-team squad
Recovery timeline
The medical tests conducted immediately after the match confirmed the grade two sprain, which typically requires 3-4 weeks of recovery. While this represents a blow to Getafe’s immediate plans, the club will be relieved that their midfield maestro hasn’t suffered anything more serious that could have kept him on the sidelines for the remainder of the season.
Expect Martín to be targeting a return to first-team action by early March if his rehabilitation goes according to plan.