Capaldo before moving to AEK Athens: comeback despite injury?

Capaldo before moving to AEK Athens: comeback despite injury?

Nicolas Capaldo, who has been playing for FC Red Bull Salzburg since 2021, is currently in a crucial phase of his career. Reports suggest his time at the Austrian giants could end next summer as AEK Athens have shown interest in the central midfielder. Capaldo could replace Oberlin Pineda, who may leave the club. However, he is currently suffering from a broken toe, which raises questions as to whether he will be fit in time for the Club World Cup.

Since his €4.5 million move from Boca Juniors, Capaldo has made 126 appearances for Salzburg, including 39 games this season in which he scored four goals and provided one assist. Despite his impressive record, he is currently fighting for a comeback after a knee injury. The injury forced him to seek treatment in Buenos Aires. During this time he was at the World Cup final live at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on December 18, when Argentina won the title on penalties after a dramatic 3-3 draw with France.

World Cup experiences and tips for teammates

Capaldo, Argentina's eight-time U23 international, was in contact with Argentina national team players during the World Cup. The experiences at this tournament were of great importance to him, especially when he gave tips to his teammate Alexis Mac Allister. He shares that winning the World Cup is a wonderful thing for all of Argentina and he was lucky enough to witness the final accompanied by his father and girlfriend.

Although Capaldo had positive experiences during the World Cup, the injury story haunts him. He recently returned to team training following his knee injury, but continues to struggle with pain. His goal is to be able to be back on the pitch pain-free soon. He is unlikely to be ready for the ÖFB Cup quarter-finals on February 3 against SK Sturm Graz, but could play in the Bundesliga game against Austria Lustenau on February 11.

Injuries in football

The challenges faced by players like Capaldo are part of a larger issue in professional football. Studies show that muscle injuries are the most common type of injury in the Bundesliga. These injuries often have deeper causes that are driven by professionalization and similar training methods. The most commonly injured body part is the thigh, followed by knee and ankle injuries. In the current season there is a clear trend towards injury-related absences among players, which poses major challenges for teams.

Overall, it remains to be seen how the situation surrounding Nicolas Capaldo will develop. Both his intended comeback and the possible interest from AEK Athens are in the focus of the football community.

The site provides further information on injuries in the Bundesliga and how they can affect player performance footballinjuries.com comprehensive data and analysis. In addition, there is on ligaportal.at exciting insights into Capaldo's World Cup experiences and his professional environment, while laola1.at illuminated his possible future at AEK Athens.