Gladbach player Manu Koné (l.) Injured his knee at the U21 European Championship in France’s shirt. In this photo he can be seen after the game (June 28, 2023) against Switzerland with crutches in hand.
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Worry about Manu Koné (22)! The Frenchman injured his knee in the last group game of the France U21 national team at the European Championship.
In the worst case, the injury could also have a negative effect on Borussia Mönchengladbach’s transfer summer.
Gladbach: Koné injured his knee at the U21 European Championship
Injury shock at Borussia Mönchengladbach!
In the last group match of the French U21s at the U21 European Championships in Georgia and Romania against Switzerland (4:1), Borussia’s Manu Koné (22) was injured on Wednesday evening (June 28, 2023).
The midfield jewel collided with his Swiss opponent Dan Ndoye (22) in the 18th minute and then held his right knee. Despite treatment, Koné couldn’t continue and had to leave the field after just 19 minutes.
How serious the 22-year-old’s injury is can only be speculated about so far. However, Koné could be seen with crutches on the sidelines after the final whistle.
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However, the French association also posted a video on its social media channels after the match, showing how the youngsters of the “Équipe tricolore” celebrate their entry into the quarter-finals of the European Championship. Right at the front as a fan: Manu Koné, who celebrates properly with his teammates.
A sign that the young Frenchman’s injury isn’t that bad after all? That remains to be seen for now!
However, one thing is certain: If Koné is out longer due to the knee injury, this could also have far-reaching consequences for Borussia. Because: Koné (market value according to “transfermarkt.de“ At around 40 million euros) is considered a top candidate for a top-class transfer this summer.
The Frenchman is said to be on the wish list of several top clubs (including Liverpool and PSG) and could bring a lot of money into Borussia’s coffers through a sale. The sale of the midfield talent is said to bring in at least 30 million euros.
Money that VfL urgently needs for a squad restructuring in the Bundesliga. That means: Should a transfer of Konés burst due to an injury, the Borussia bosses should not like it at all, their hands would then be financially tied for further new signings.
A scenario that is by no means unknown to the people of Gladbach. Top striker Marcus Thuram (25) should also switch in the summer of 2021 for a high transfer fee and was about to be transferred to Inter Milan. Then the Frenchman injured his knee and the deal fell through.
Now the transfer will probably take place after all – but without Borussia benefiting from it. Thuram leaves the club on a free transfer. A scenario that Koné would certainly like to avoid…
2023-06-29 08:49:03
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