Buenos Aires, Feb 27 (NA) – Racing received one of the worst possible news: Valentín Carboni suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. He will need surgery and will face a long recovery. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder, who arrived on loan from Inter, had only played five matches with the 'Academy' shirt and will now be sidelined for several months. His return is estimated only for the final stretch of the year, according to the Argentine News Agency. The 20-year-old footballer was left lying on the ground after a teammate fell on his leg during the practice session following the draw against Independiente Rivadavia. Medical studies confirmed the worst news for Gustavo Costas' squad, which was already hit by Adrián 'Maravilla' Martínez's ankle sprain. Now, the club is analyzing whether the rehabilitation will be carried out in Argentina or if he will return to Italy to continue his treatment. This is not the first time the youth player has gone through a situation of this type: in October 2024, after being crowned champion of America with the Argentine National Team, he had already suffered a ligament rupture, although in his left knee. The attacker, on loan from Inter of Italy, was seeking continuity to get back on Lionel Scaloni's radar and fight for a place in the 2026 World Cup, a goal that is now practically ruled out. Having arrived at Racing thanks to the link between Diego Milito and Javier Zanetti, the youth player had started the Apertura as a starter, although without managing to consolidate himself.
