Fenerbahçe issues injury update on Asensio and Ake

Fenerbahçe announced the medical condition of Marco Asensio and Nathan Ake after the UEFA Champions League match against Slavia Prague.

According to the club's statement, Asensio has a cartilage lesion in his left knee joint. The Spanish player underwent arthroscopic surgery in Spain under the supervision of the club doctor. The procedure was reported to have gone well. The treatment and rehabilitation process is expected to last about 3 months.

As for Nathan Ake, a moderate strain and edema were detected in his right hamstring.

In a post on his social media account, Asensio said that at the end of last season he suffered an injury that would have kept him out for the rest of the season. He explained that, considering the importance of the championship goal, he believed he could help the team, and that he returned earlier than expected, knowing it carried some risks for his health.

The player said that over the last 3 weeks the pain had made it impossible to compete, which is why the decision to have surgery was made. Asensio, who said his motivation is high and that he is focused on working to get back on the pitch, thanked the fans for their support.