Melbourne star Christian Petracca is back at training after suffering another cracked rib, less than a year after a traumatic spleen injury. The Demons midfielder reassured fans on social media about his recovery progress, expressing optimism about returning to full training soon.
Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca is back at training on Monday after another setback involving his ribs. Less than a year after his traumatic spleen injury, the destructive Demons midfielder suffered a cracked another rib at training last Friday. But it appears he’s making a sharp recovery after reassuring the Melbourne faithful on Sunday night. “Thanks so much for the support, Dees fans ❤️💙,” he wrote on Instagram. “Feeling good physically and mentally.
The club are yet to put a timeframe on his full recovery, but the 29-year-old’s post was a good sign. “During today’s training session, Christian received a knock to the rib area in a contest,” performance manager Selwyn Griffith said on Friday. “We sent Christian for scans this afternoon, which unfortunately showed a crack in his rib. “This is frustrating news for Christian, who was progressing well and had recovered from the rib and spleen issues he sustained during the 2024 season.
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