Joaquín Panichelli
STR
CF (LW)
Poacher
Oct 7, 2002 (23)
Right
6'3"
181 lb
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2025/2026 Ligue 1
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2025/2026 Ligue 1
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Ruled out until 2027
Panichelli (knee) is not expected to return to action before the beginning of 2027 as he continues his recovery from a torn ACL, according to coach Hugo Oliveira, per AlsaSports. "For Panichelli, it won't be before the beginning of next year."
Analysis: Panichelli's recovery timeline has been pushed back after a return had previously been considered possible around November. The striker underwent surgery on his right ACL after suffering the injury on international duty with Argentina and will now remain unavailable for the remainder of 2026. Panichelli was one of Strasbourg's leading attacking threats before the injury, scoring 16 goals in 27 appearances last season, and his delayed return represents a setback despite the club's productive start in front of goal.
Progressing through recovery
Panichelli is likely at the midpoint of his ACL recovery but is already able to complete several exercises, having been spotted on the pitch with the team during the preseason camp in Faro, in southern Portugal, according to Direct Racing.
Analysis: Panichelli underwent surgery on his torn right ACL after suffering the injury while on international duty with Argentina, cutting short an outstanding season in which he scored 16 goals in 27 appearances for Strasbourg and cost him a spot at the World Cup. ACL recoveries typically run between nine and 12 months, and his presence on the pitch doing exercises during the training camp is an encouraging sign that his rehabilitation remains on track, even if a return to match action is still likely to come later this year.
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