Mauro Furtado raises alarm at Girona

18-year-old defender Furtado left training in an ambulance after a knee blow; medical tests Thursday will determine severity.

Girona defender Mauro Furtado was forced to leave training on Wednesday in an ambulance after suffering a heavy blow to the knee. The 18-year-old Portuguese player, who arrived from Benfica this summer and made his official debut in the Copa del Rey against Cuarte de Huerva, left with the joint immobilized and clear signs of pain.

Initial examinations have not allowed doctors to establish a definitive diagnosis. The intense pain makes precise assessment difficult, so medical staff will conduct further tests on Thursday to determine the severity of the injury. The club is being cautious and avoiding any predictions about recovery timelines.

The setback comes at a delicate moment for the young defender as he was beginning to establish himself with the first team. Girona's medical staff are already managing several other injuries in the squad, with Javier Boñar, Bryan Gil and Jastin García currently absent.