Jung Woo-young's 2024-2025 season ended with injury.
Sport Bild, Germany, said on the 2nd (Korea time) "The worst concern has been confirmed as a reality. Striker Jung Woo-young can no longer play for Union Berlin this season. He injured his left ankle in the last game against Freiburg. It's a serious ligament injury. Jung Woo-young plans to make an appointment with a specialist in Frankfurt today. He reported that Jung Woo-young was out for the season due to ankle surgery.
It was on the 30th that Jung Woo-young collapsed. Jung Woo-young started in the 27th round match of the German Bundesliga in 2024-2025 season against SC Freiburg at Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg, Germany.
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Jung Woo-young, who started, was replaced by an injury in the eighth minute of the first half. The process of the injury was also unlucky. Jung Woo-young caught the ball on the right sideline in the fourth minute of the first half and attempted to poke a long pass to the striker in front. At this time, the left foot, which was a stepping foot, was momentarily focused, so he slipped without overcoming the weight, and his ankle turned 90 degrees.
Jung Woo-young was in a lot of pain. Medical staff were deployed to check Jung Woo-young's condition, but the player's expression did not improve easily. Fortunately, I got up and was able to walk on my own without any help, but Jung Woo-young limped. Still, Jung Woo-young showed his intention to play and stepped back on the field.
But within a minute, Jung Woo-young accepted that he could no longer play. The injury looked serious. Jung Woo-young tried to enter the locker room after being replaced, but he couldn't walk properly on the stairs entering and complained of pain. This image was captured on the broadcast screen.
Jung Woo-young used crutches after the game. Sport Bild says "Jung Woo Young will be healthy again four to six weeks after surgery. It has become difficult for me to participate", he explained.
What is worrisome is Jung Woo-young's future. Jung Woo-young left Stuttgart for Berlin on loan to secure time to play this season. He has scored three goals and two assists in 23 games while consistently receiving time to play in Berlin this season.
Jung Woo-young has recently expressed his desire to completely transfer to Berlin, and it is important whether he shares the same idea in Berlin. The media reported "It's unclear what this lease will look like. Berylin may offer additional contractsJung Woo-young's future is not yet clear, he said.
Jung Woo-young, who was also frequently listed on the Korean national team, ended this season with an injury, making it difficult to select an A match in June.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
