Last week, Brighton & Hove Albion’s very own Diego Gómez made headlines when he scored in a thrilling 2-2 draw for Paraguay against Japan. It was a standout moment, showcasing his talent on an international stage. But things took a turn just days later.
In a friendly against South Korea on Tuesday, Gomez started strong but unfortunately had to leave the game early. After 53 minutes on the pitch, he was subbed off for Kaku from Al-Ain FC. It seems all isn’t quite right with our attacking midfielder, and he’s now raising some eyebrows ahead of Brighton’s upcoming match against Newcastle United.
Reports from Versus suggest that Gómez was experiencing physical discomfort, which can be concerning for any player. To get to the bottom of it, he’s likely facing some tests to assess the situation and figure out what’s going on.
In a fresh update shared by journalist Angel Elián on Radio Ñandutí (also posted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter), it turns out that the 22-year-old is dealing with a ‘right thigh contusion’. Yikes! That sounds painful.
Monumental AM 1080, another radio station chiming in with the latest, let us know that Gómez is heading back to The Amex Stadium for a more thorough diagnosis. In simpler terms, he’ll be checked out more closely by the team’s medical staff to better understand this pesky thigh injury.
For Brighton and coach Fabian Hürzeler, Gómez’s condition is definitely something to keep an eye on as they prepare for the Saturday clash against Newcastle. It’s a crucial match, and they’ll be hoping to have one of their sharpest players ready to go.
So far this season, Gómez has made quite an impact, scoring five goals in just eight appearances for the Premier League club. With performances like that, you can see why everyone’s hoping for a speedy recovery!
Keep your fingers crossed for him as we look ahead to what should be an exciting weekend of football. Here’s hoping Diego is back in the game soon!
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