Andorra Futsal Defender Arnau Rodríguez Undergoes Achilles Tendon Surgery After Malta Match Injury
Andorra futsal defender Arnau Rodríguez, 24, underwent Achilles tendon surgery in Barcelona after injuring his right tendon in the final 30 seconds of a Pre-World Cup qualifier vs. Malta.
Key Points
- Arnau Rodríguez, 24-year-old Andorra futsal defender, underwent Achilles tendon surgery in Barcelona after injury.
- Injury occurred in final 30 seconds of Pre-World Cup qualifier against Malta.
- Coaches Jorge Dias and Talin Puyalto face absence for upcoming fixtures amid several-month recovery.
- Significant loss for Enfaf Construccions Modernes club and Andorra national team.
Arnau Rodríguez, defender for Enfaf Construccions Modernes and Andorra's senior futsal team, underwent surgery on his right Achilles tendon in Barcelona on Monday evening.
The 24-year-old suffered the injury in the final 30 seconds of Andorra's Preliminary Round match against Malta at the Pre-World Cup qualifiers. The timing of the mishap has left coaches Jorge Dias and Talin Puyalto facing a notable absence ahead of key fixtures.
Rodríguez confirmed the procedure on Instagram, noting it repaired the tendon damage sustained during the game. Recovery timelines for such injuries generally span several months, though no specific prognosis has been announced.
His unavailability represents a significant loss for both club and national squad. Enfaf Construccions Modernes fields teams in domestic futsal competitions, while Rodríguez has been a mainstay for the FAF-managed senior side. No official statement on his expected return has emerged from authorities.
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