14 DAY TRIAL // David Beckham has most likely blown his chances of playing the World Cup after sustaining a ruptured Achilles tendon during the game for AC Milan this Sunday. He is to undergo surgery today, which is also when fans will know for certain just what are the chances to see him in the World Cup in three months’ time, The Sun informs.
Reports in the media say Beckham was about to kick the ball unchallenged in the game against Chievo, when he suddenly twisted his leg and realized he had been injured. He turned towards the bench yelling “It’s broken, it’s broken” and then fell to the ground. Doctors observed the injury and had him transported off the field, as he was struggling to fight back the tears.
“The former England captain wept after rupturing his Achilles tendon while playing for AC Milan last night, and told a doctor: ‘It’s broken, it’s broken.’ Becks, 34, had been dreaming of playing in a fourth successive World Cup finals. He will fly to Finland today to undergo surgery,” The Sun writes. “He’s devastated by the injury. He’s fearful of what it could mean for his World Cup hopes. We will see in the morning the full extent of the injury. Victoria is flying out to him immediately. She is naturally worried about him,” a spokesperson for David tells the same publication.
Try as he may to keep optimistic, the prognosis is not looking good, Reuters says, with some reports saying he might require about 5 months to get back in top shape, which would mean he’s almost certainly not playing in the World Cup. At best, David Beckham is looking at 3 months of recovery time, which could allow him to play and thus see his dream come true.
“To start kicking and playing football (will take) about three months. For maximal performances and maximum kicks and jumps, maybe it takes one month more, 3-4 months before one is able to do light playing. It’s a total tear of the Achilles tendon. If there is any weakness then... a graft can be taken from the calf and put over the injury site to make it stronger. This kind of procedure is planned,” Dr. Sakari Orava tells Reuters.