Douglas Costa's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Soccer
Douglas Costa's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Injuries | Left Calf | 2020-02-12 | Missed several matches and training sessions. | Douglas Costa sustained a left calf injury during a training session. The injury was caused by a sudden sharp turn, leading to a strain. | During a training session, felt a sudden pain while making a sharp turn. | 4 weeks | Focused on calf strengthening and mobility exercises. | Briefly interrupted his season, affecting match fitness. | Concerns about maintaining fitness levels. | Previous muscle injuries in the lower body. | Returned to full training after 3 weeks and matches after 4 weeks. | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), followed by physical therapy. | Juventus medical team | Potential for recurring calf issues. | Targeted muscle strengthening and flexibility exercises. | Missed 3 Serie A matches. | Sudden pain and tightness in the left calf. | Moderate | Support from teammates and medical staff. | Juventus training facility |
| Muscle Injuries | Left Hamstring | 2020-09-19 | Missed several weeks of the season start. | Douglas Costa suffered a left hamstring injury while sprinting during a Serie A match against Sampdoria. The injury led to his substitution and extended absence. | Incurred during a sprint in a match against Sampdoria. | 8 weeks | Intensive physical therapy focusing on hamstring strength and flexibility. | Delayed start to the season, affecting his match rhythm. | Increased anxiety about physical limitations. | Recurring hamstring issues in previous seasons. | Returned to light training after 6 weeks and full competition after 8 weeks. | Severe | Rest, physical therapy, and progressive load management. | Juventus medical team | Higher risk of future hamstring injuries. | Regular hamstring conditioning exercises. | Missed 4 Serie A matches and 2 Champions League matches. | Sharp pain in the left hamstring and immediate inability to continue playing. | High | Support from medical staff and personal trainer. | Juventus training facility |
| Muscle Injuries | Right Thigh | 2019-08-30 | Missed several matches, including key Champions League fixtures. | Douglas Costa suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh during a Serie A match against Fiorentina. The injury was significant enough to sideline him for a considerable period. | Occurred during a match against Fiorentina while sprinting. | 6 weeks | Underwent physical therapy and strength conditioning. | Reduced his playing time and affected his form upon return. | Caused frustration and anxiety about re-injury. | Previous thigh injuries in earlier seasons. | Returned to training after 4 weeks and competitive matches after 6 weeks. | Moderate | Physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medications. | Juventus medical team | Increased risk of re-injury in the same area. | Strengthening exercises and better warm-up routines. | Missed 5 Serie A matches and 2 Champions League matches. | Sharp pain in the right thigh followed by inability to sprint. | High | Support from team physiotherapists and family. | Juventus training facility |
| Sprains | Right Ankle | 2021-04-09 | Short-term absence from matches. | Douglas Costa twisted his right ankle during a Serie A match against Genoa, resulting in a sprain. | Twisted ankle during a match against Genoa. | 2 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) followed by ankle stability exercises. | Minor disruption, returned to form quickly. | Minor concerns about ankle stability. | Previous minor ankle injuries. | Returned to full training after 1 week and matches after 2 weeks. | Mild | RICE method and physical therapy. | Juventus medical team | Minimal, with proper rehabilitation. | Ankle strengthening and stability exercises. | Missed 1 Serie A match. | Immediate pain and swelling in the right ankle. | Low | Support from medical staff and family. | Juventus training facility |
Douglas Costa's Sports Injuries Videos
Douglas Costa spits in the face of Sassuolo player - full story
Douglas Costa was sent off with a straight red card after a clash with Federico Di Francesco, where Costa appeared to spit in Di Francesco's face during a Juventus vs Sassuolo Serie A match.
Douglas Costa is sent off for spitting in the opponent's face.
Douglas Costa throws a headbutt at DeFrancesco and could be in trouble. Afterward, he spits on his opponent, leading to a red card.
Douglas Costa arrives in Turin!
Brazilian winger Douglas Costa arrives in Turin ahead of a proposed move to Juventus from Bayern Munich.
