L’Equipe has a small, yet interesting, article on Anthony Martial in their Saturday edition.
The Manchester United player pulled out of the French national squad, after Didier Deschamps had recalled him to camp, due to ‘adductor pain’.
That’s the reference for a groin issue, and the type of injury which is best not to take chances with.
According to the French newspaper, Martial’s club want to be ‘particularly vigilant’ over the player’s injury situation, with the pain causing problems ‘for a few weeks’.
L’Equipe say Manchester United are doing what they can to avoid the player getting a ‘pubalgia’.
What’s that? Healthline has the following explanation:
Despite its many names, pubalgia isn’t a hernia. A hernia happens when an organ or tissue sticks through the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. Pubalgia refers to any strain or tear of the soft tissue in the groin. Over time, pubalgia may turn into a hernia.
It’s often called athletic pubalgia because it’s usually caused by playing sports, especially ones that involve twisting the body, sudden direction changes, or repetitive movements.’
Whilst the club are providing ‘daily care’, it’s explained they’re also keen
to give him rest between matches, until the issue goes away.
It’s unfortunate for Martial and the Premier League club. The Frenchman has had a good start to the season, with 7 goals from 10 starts in all competitions.
