Andrés Martín injures knee: expected sidelined 6-8 weeks

Racing de Santander took a tight win this Friday against Elche (3-2), but the result came with a blow: Andrés Martín suffered a sprain in his right knee.

The injury after the game

As the club reported in a statement, the forward had to be replaced in the 59th minute. After the match at Campos de Sport, he underwent imaging tests that confirmed the sprain. Racing added that his time out will depend on how he responds, although the initial estimate puts the recovery period at between six and eight weeks.

Despite the setback, Racing kept control of the contest. The coaching staff also addressed what happened on the pitch: José Alberto said that after going 3-1 they “gave away too many advantages”, while Anselmi stressed that “you can’t give away 45 minutes”, pointing to the late wobble in which Elche fought back.

What it means for Racing

With Andrés Martín likely sidelined for the coming weeks, Racing will need to adjust its attacking options for the estimated recovery window. The next key step will be how the knee responds according to the medical team, since the final timeframe could shift with ongoing progress.