Gonzalo Higuaín's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Soccer

Gonzalo Higuaín'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
Back Injuries Lower Back 2019-08-09 Missed the start of the season Higuaín suffered a lower back injury during pre-season training. This injury caused him to miss the beginning of the Serie A season. Occurred during training 2 weeks Physiotherapy and rest Minor, as he returned to play soon after Mild frustration due to missing the start of the season None in the same area 2019-08-24 Mild Physiotherapy Juventus medical team None Strengthening and flexibility exercises Serie A matches Pain and stiffness in the lower back Moderate Team medical and coaching staff Juventus training center
Fractures Right Hand 2018-02-17 Required surgery Higuaín fractured his right hand during a match against Torino. The injury required surgical intervention and led to a brief period on the sidelines. Sustained during a match collision 4 weeks Surgery followed by rest and rehabilitation Minor, as he recovered fully Stressful due to the nature of the injury None in the same area 2018-03-18 Severe Surgery Juventus medical team None Protective gear for hands Serie A matches Severe pain and inability to move the hand Low Team medical and coaching staff Juventus training center
Muscle Injuries Right Thigh 2017-11-04 Missed several matches Higuaín sustained a muscle injury in his right thigh during a Serie A match. It was a significant setback for Juventus as he was in good form. Occurred during a match 3 weeks Underwent physiotherapy and rest Minor, as he returned to play without further issues Frustration due to missing important matches None in the same area 2017-11-26 Moderate Physiotherapy and rest Juventus medical team None Strengthening exercises Serie A matches Sharp pain in the thigh Low Team medical and coaching staff Juventus training center
Sprains Left Ankle 2020-06-09 Missed several training sessions and matches Higuaín sprained his left ankle during a training session. This injury led to him missing a few matches as the season resumed post-COVID-19 lockdown. Twisted during training 2 weeks Rest and physiotherapy Minor, as he returned to play without issues Frustration due to timing None in the same area 2020-06-24 Mild Physiotherapy and rest Juventus medical team None Ankle strengthening exercises Serie A matches Pain and swelling in the ankle Moderate Team medical and coaching staff Juventus training center

Gonzalo Higuaín's Sports Injuries Videos

Gonzalo Higuain injury 11/22/08

Gonzalo Higuain, Real Madrid's top scorer at the time with 11 goals, suffered a left ankle injury during a match on November 22, 2008. He twisted his ankle without any contact and was unable to continue playing. Saviola came on to replace him. This injury was particularly concerning for Real Madrid, who were already missing Van Nistelrooy for the remainder of the season.
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Gonzalo Higuaín Suffers Milan Meltdown | Extra | Serie A

Gonzalo Higuaín had a frustrating and difficult day during the Milan vs Juventus match in Serie A. Despite his impressive record of 40 goals and two titles with Juventus, he faced significant challenges and became visibly upset, leading to a moment where he was "literally seeing red."
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Gonzalo Higuain Misses Penalty in MLS Debut, Argument Ensues

Penalty missed! Bad penalty by Gonzalo Higuaín (Inter Miami CF). His right-footed shot is close but misses to the right. Argument...
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