Joaquín Panichelli

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.