New Delhi: Bournemouth’s impressive Premier League campaign has been marred by a double blow, with Enes Unal ruled out for the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament. This setback follows the recent news of club-record signing Evanilson undergoing surgery for a fractured foot.
The Turkish striker, who joined Bournemouth permanently from Getafe last summer, sustained the injury during a training session. Unal, 27, has been a consistent figure for the Cherries, scoring two crucial goals in their ongoing club-record eight-game unbeaten run. Bournemouth currently sit seventh in the league table, just three points away from the top four.
The club confirmed the news in a statement, saying, “We are devastated to confirm that Enes Unal has suffered a tear to his right ACL. He will undergo surgery in the coming days, and our medical team will support him fully.”
Meanwhile, Evanilson, who has five Premier League goals this season, faces an indefinite recovery period after his foot surgery.
Injury crisis hampers Bournemouth’s progress
Absolutely devastating news for Enes Unal, 2 significant injuries now with us & second ACL type injury in his career.
I hope Lewis Cook puts an arm around him and reassures him that he can potentially still come out the other side positively. #afcb pic.twitter.com/xks3zOVvid
— Kirk Tovey (@KirkTovey) January 8, 2025
The injuries to Unal and Evanilson couldn’t have come at a worse time for Bournemouth. Andoni Iraola’s side has been defying expectations, pushing for European qualification, but the absences of their two strikers will test their depth.
Unal’s injury is particularly unfortunate, as it’s his second ACL tear following a similar issue at Getafe last year. For Evanilson, no timeline has been provided for his return, further complicating the Cherries’ forward options.
Bournemouth’s attacking depth now looks thin as they aim to maintain their impressive unbeaten streak. With tough fixtures ahead, Iraola’s tactics and the squad’s resilience will be crucial in keeping their European hopes alive.
Bournemouth striker Enes Unal is out for the season with an ACL injury, joining Evanilson, who recently underwent surgery for a fractured foot. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
