"Without a doubt, it's one of the hardest and most complicated moments I've ever had to manage in my life, both on a personal and professional level. But today I can say that the surgery went well, and that gives me strength and reassurance to look forward. Now I only have one thing on my mind: start working already, train with more excitement than ever and try to be the Riqui Puig you all know again."
"After a whole year of working every day with a single goal in mind, yesterday at a medical checkup, the doctor gave me news you never want to hear: the plastic surgery wasn't good and I had to go back to surgery,"
Riqui Puig underwent a second anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery on his left knee in Barcelona, delaying his return until the start of the 2027 MLS season. Puig originally tore the ACL on Nov. 30, 2024 and missed the entire 2025 MLS season. The LA Galaxy confirmed the second procedure and said Puig is expected to make a full recovery. Puig called the setback one of the hardest and most complicated moments of his life, said the surgery went well, and expressed determination to resume training and regain his prior form. Puig recorded 21 goals and 24 assists in 36 games across all competitions before the injury.
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