LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Manly Sea Eagles have announced that Tom Trbojevic will be sidelined for a minimum of four weeks due to a knee injury he sustained during their game against the Parramatta Eels.
The injury occurred in the first half of the game and Trbojevic was subsequently replaced at halftime.
Scans confirmed that the talented player has minor damage to his MCL and will need about four weeks to recover.
Coach Anthony Seibold initially predicted a longer recovery time of around six weeks for Trbojevic, stating during a press conference after the game, "He obviously needs scans, but it looks like it's an MCL.
Again, we will get scans tomorrow, but coming from the medical meeting then, those type of injuries are about five or six weeks."
This setback adds to the challenges faced by the Sea Eagles this season, as Trbojevic has been a key player for them.
Losing him for a month will undoubtedly impact their performance on the field.
It is a blow for the team, who will now have to adjust their lineup and strategies in his absence.
The news of Trbojevic's injury will also have an impact on the player himself, as he will have to focus on his recovery and rehabilitation to ensure that he returns to full fitness as soon as possible.
He will be working closely with the medical team to follow a structured recovery plan and will be aiming to make a strong comeback once he is cleared to return to action.
Overall, the confirmation of the extent of Tom Trbojevic's knee injury is a setback for both him and the Manly Sea Eagles.
It will be a challenging period for the team as they navigate through his absence and look to maintain their performance without one of their star players on the field.