A key figure in the team’s leadership has been sidelined for the entire season following surgery to repair significant knee injuries, including damage to the anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament. The absence has left a notable void in both on-field performance and team morale, as the player’s experience and captaincy were expected to play a critical role. With no clear timeline for a return, speculation grows over whether the recovery process will extend into the next campaign. Fans and analysts alike are now assessing how the team’s strategy may shift in the player’s absence.

Captain missed all of 2025-26 season because of surgery on right ACL, MCL