According to Dr. Rajpal Brar, an injury expert specializing in Physical Therapy and Sports Science, Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville is unlikely to face any fitness issues that would prevent him from playing the full 90 minutes against Norwich City in the first leg of the Championship play-offs on May 12.
Brar revealed that the Dutch attacker narrowly avoided a potentially serious ankle injury and the possibility of surgery following a challenge by Kamaldeen Sulemana during Leeds’ match against Southampton on May 4.
While the tackle was described as “horrific and nasty,” Summerville fortunately escaped unscathed, and Brar expects him to be fully available for the crucial play-off encounter against Norwich City.
In an exclusive statement to MOT Leeds News, Brar explained Summerville’s situation, saying: “The worst-case scenario would have been an ankle fracture and an unstable ankle that required surgery. He’s certainly fortunate, as it was a horrific and nasty challenge. I don’t think this should impact his ability to play the 90 minutes over the weekend, particularly if he’s not feeling any knock-on effects.”
Leeds United can count themselves lucky that Crysencio Summerville avoided a potentially serious injury, as the 22-year-old has been a pivotal figure in guiding the Whites to a third-place finish in the Championship this season.
With an impressive tally of 19 goals and nine assists in 43 games, Summerville has played a crucial role in Leeds’ pursuit of automatic promotion, which ultimately eluded them.
Now, with the play-offs representing their only remaining path back to the Premier League, Summerville is expected to lead the charge for Leeds on Sunday, and his contributions over the next three matches could prove vital in helping his side secure promotion.