Injury
Leao suffers groin injury in Galatasaray-Gençlerbirliği, forced off after 16 minutes
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Leao suffered a groin injury after slipping on poor pitch conditions, forced off after just 16 minutes on the pitch.
Rafa Leao came off the bench in Galatasaray's match against Gençlerbirliği but lasted only 16 minutes before being substituted due to a groin injury. The Portuguese winger slipped on the difficult pitch conditions and left the field in pain. Manager Buruk confirmed tests will follow and said the club did not want to risk further injury by keeping him on. Galatasaray won the match but Leao's injury adds to a difficult period for the former Milan player in Turkey.
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UK timesReported2 reports from 2 outlets. First reported by Sky Sport Italia, 17 Oct.
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- Leao comes on for Galatasaray but lasts only 15 minutes: what happenedCorriere dello Sport
- Leao suffers groin injury in Galatasaray-Gençlerbirliği, forced off after 16 minutesSky Sport ItaliaThis article
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