Dries Mertens's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Soccer

Dries Mertens'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
Contusions (Bruises)	Right Knee	2018-10-19	Experienced significant pain and swelling, resulting in missed training sessions.	The injury was less severe than initially feared, allowing a quicker return to play.	Suffered a heavy knock to the right knee during a Serie A match against Udinese.	2 weeks	Rest and anti-inflammatory treatments.	Minimal, quick recovery allowed him to continue his season.	Maintained a positive outlook.	None on the right knee.	2018-11-03	Mild	Rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medication.	Napoli's medical team.	No long-term issues reported.	Continued to wear protective gear during matches.	One Serie A match.	Pain and swelling in the right knee.	Low with proper management.	Support from team, family, and medical staff.	Napoli's training facilities.
Sprains	Right Ankle	2015-11-12	Missed several weeks of training and competition.	Mertens' injury was a significant blow to Napoli as he was in fine form. He had to be substituted immediately after the incident.	During a friendly match against Italy, Mertens twisted his right ankle after an awkward landing.	6 weeks	Focused on ankle strengthening exercises and physiotherapy.	Temporary setback but returned to form post-recovery.	Initial frustration but remained positive.	None on the right ankle.	2016-01-06	Moderate	Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE) and physiotherapy.	Napoli's medical team.	No long-term issues reported.	Wearing an ankle brace during matches post-recovery.	Several Serie A matches and Europa League fixtures.	Severe pain and swelling in the right ankle.	Moderate, managed with preventive measures.	Support from team, family, and medical staff.	Napoli's training facilities.
Sprains	Right Shoulder	2020-12-15	Missed several weeks of training and competition.	The injury was a setback during a critical part of the season, impacting Napoli's attacking capabilities.	Suffered a right shoulder sprain after a fall during a match against Inter Milan.	5 weeks	Shoulder strengthening and stability exercises.	Temporary setback but returned to form post-recovery.	Initially frustrated but remained focused on recovery.	None on the right shoulder.	2021-01-24	Moderate	Rest, ice, and physiotherapy.	Napoli's medical team.	No long-term issues reported.	Incorporated shoulder strengthening exercises in his routine.	Several Serie A matches.	Severe pain and limited mobility in the right shoulder.	Moderate, managed with preventive measures.	Support from team, family, and medical staff.	Napoli's training facilities.
Strains	Left Hamstring	2017-03-11	Had to be substituted and missed the next few matches.	The injury occurred at a crucial time in the season, affecting Napoli's attacking options.	During a Serie A match against Crotone, Mertens sprinted and felt a sharp pain in his left hamstring.	4 weeks	Hamstring strengthening and flexibility exercises.	Short-term impact, but returned stronger.	Determined to recover quickly and contribute to the team.	None on the left hamstring.	2017-04-09	Mild	Rest, physiotherapy, and gradual return to training.	Napoli's medical team.	No long-term issues reported.	Incorporated more hamstring exercises in his training routine.	A few Serie A matches.	Sharp pain and tightness in the left hamstring.	Low with proper management.	Support from team, family, and medical staff.	Napoli's training facilities.