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Borussia Mönchengladbach Starlet Wael Mohya Sidelined with Partial MCL Tear
16-year-old offensive prodigy Wael Mohya of Borussia Mönchengladbach is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a partial tear of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee during a test match against FC Valencia on August 2, 2025.
The injury occurred during the 74th minute of the match, with Mohya having to be substituted as a result. The specific nature of the tackle that caused the injury was not detailed.
The jubilee match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC Valencia was in the 2:0 favor of Borussia Mönchengladbach at the time of Mohya's departure.
The official update from Borussia Mönchengladbach on August 4, 2025, confirmed the partial MCL tear but did not specify an exact recovery timeline. Typically, a partial MCL tear recovery can range from a few weeks to several months depending on severity and treatment, but no specific prognosis for Mohya has been publicly released as of the latest update.
Prior to the injury, Mohya was a highly rated young talent already integrated with the first team and involved in the youth setup, viewed as part of Borussia’s promising “Golden Generation” of players.
Mohya was seen with his knee bandaged after the injury, and Borussia Mönchengladbach will be without him for an undetermined period. This injury is a setback for the squad, as Mohya's potential and skill have been key factors in their recent success.
No additional update on the exact return date or recovery progress has been published since the August 4 announcement.
[1] Borussia Mönchengladbach Official Statement: [Link] [2] Match Report: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. FC Valencia: [Link] [3] Borussia Mönchengladbach's "Golden Generation": [Link]
The European-leagues and football community are expressing their support for Borussia Mönchengladbach's starlet, Wael Mohya, as he faces a recovery from a partial MCL tear sustained during a test match. Research and development of appropriate treatments for Mohya's injury are vital to ensure his return to sports and continued progress as part of Borussia Mönchengladbach's promising "Golden Generation."
