Serious injury for Kristijan Belić: expected recovery timeline
The Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder, who was injured against Sheriff Tiraspol last Thursday, is suffering from a metatarsal fracture and may be sidelined for up to three months.
Kristijan Belić is suffering from a metatarsal fracture and is expected to be sidelined for an extended period that could reach three months. The Serbian midfielder was injured during the match against Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday, just eight minutes after coming on as a substitute. He returned to Israel on crutches and did not arrive at the Kiryat Shalom training base today, Saturday.
This is a complex injury, as the fracture site is notoriously difficult to heal, forcing the player to remain out of action for a long time. Maccabi Tel Aviv was counting on him for the upcoming season following a series of injuries last year, though those were unrelated to his current condition. The player felt the pain immediately, and it was clear from the start that the injury was serious.
The 25-year-old Belić was purchased by Maccabi Tel Aviv from AZ Alkmaar this season for 1.3 million euros, following a loan spell with the 'yellows' last year, during which he made 23 appearances across all competitions.
