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Shaqueel Van Persie Stretchered Off With Suspected Serious Knee Injury in Feyenoord Europa League Loss

Early tests were described as not encouraging, with a definitive diagnosis still pending.

Overview

  • The 19-year-old collapsed clutching his knee after an aerial duel in the 84th/85th minute and was taken off on a stretcher.
  • He had entered as a substitute and supplied the assist for Feyenoord’s late 1-2 goal before the injury.
  • Robin van Persie was visibly shaken and called it heartbreaking, emphasizing he is a father first in moments like this.
  • Feyenoord had no substitutions remaining and finished with 10 men, losing 1-2 to Real Betis and exiting Europa League playoff contention.
  • Betis winger Antony offered on-field consolation and home supporters applauded as Shaqueel was carried off.