Fabian Ruiz, the 29-year-old midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and Spain, has been absent from the squad since January 20th after suffering a knock to his knee. When the injury was first announced, everyone thought his return would be swift. Now, some are questioning the exact nature of the problem. This prompted Jérôme Rothen, a former PSG player and now a pundit on RMC Sport, to suggest that the player is taking his time, prioritizing his national team selection and the World Cup.
Rothen: “He’s preparing himself to come back strong and be well-prepared for the World Cup.”
“They took the time to treat the contusion and the hematoma. After that, he gradually returned to training with the medical staff. Everything was going well. And just when Mr. Ruiz picked up the pace and was close to resuming training with the group, as if by chance, the knock and the contusion aggravated the injury.”
According to Jérôme Rothen, the PSG medical and technical staff “have serious questions” about Fabian Ruiz. “Ruiz is telling those close to him: ‘I’m saving myself for the national team at the end of March, because I’ve given enough to PSG for now. I’m being careful when I come back. I’ll be back soon, but I don’t know when.’ However, it’s certain he’ll be with the national team at the end of March. He’s preparing to come back strong and be well-prepared for the World Cup.”
Rothen added, “I can tell you that this is being taken very badly within the club.”
“Mr. Ruiz has signed a good new contract with PSG. He and his agent recently reached an agreement. Now he’s at peace. I can tell you that this is being taken very badly within the club. His state of mind after contradicting himself about his injury. Injuries are said to drag on, but sometimes it’s the player’s fault.” “
Perhaps there’s a lack of negativity or tension surrounding PSG? It has to be said that things are very quiet on the controversy front with sporting advisor Luis Campos and coach Luis Enrique. In any case, there’s a strong feeling that there’s a search for a minor “scandal” over very little.
We can at least point out that journalist Bruno Salomon (Ici Paris) mentioned a knee sprain a few days ago. A good explanation for a recovery that takes several weeks. Also, we see a lot of speculation surrounding a simple statement: “He’s preparing to come back strong and be well-prepared for the World Cup.” The rest of the season is important for PSG.
As for the rest, we have our doubts about Ruiz’s “entourage” letting slip such information to Rothen about a player who’s letting time pass. The rest seems mostly like individual interpretations.” Beware of those who are already angry about something unclear.
