Breanna Stewart injury: Liberty star leaves game vs. Sparks with lower leg issue, does not return
New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart took place just a few minutes after the heartbreaking defeat of her team from the last second against Los Angeles sparks on Saturday evening and was then excluded for good with a lower leg injury. After the Liberty turned from a 15 -point deficit, Rickea Jackson returned a buzzer drummer for a 101-99 Sparks Win.
Liberty Sandy Brondello coach had no update on Stewart’s status after the match. “I didn’t hear [anything]”Said Brondello.” I hope she will be fine. “
At the beginning of the first quarter, Stewart put a screen for Sabrina Ionescu and rolled in the basket. It struck it with a perfect pocket pass which led it to the right, but Stewart cooked too much contested say-up. Nothing seemed to be bad while Stewart went into defense, but as soon as she crossed Halfcourt, she stopped and reported the bench for a submarine.
Freedom did not indicate what leg was injured, but Stewart briefly jumped on his left leg, suggesting that the problem was with his right leg.
It is too early to know the exact injury of Stewart or how long it can be sidelined, but it is prudent to bet that freedom will take the prudent route with the MVP twice. Stewart underwent surgery on his right meniscus during the offseason and has already undergone significant injuries to his two Achilles tendons.
Stewart recently appeared in his seventh star game and is on the right track to another All-WBA campaign. Upon entering Saturday, it was on average 19 points – tied in fifth row of the league – 6.8 rebounds, four assists, 1.5 interceptions and 1.4 blocks.
The reigning champion Liberty was assaulted by injuries and absences this season. In particular, Jonquel Jones was limited to 11 appearances due to several ankle injuries. The key player Leonie Fiebich also missed almost a month while participating in Eurobasket with the German national team, while Nyara Sabally was hampered by a knee problem.
Although it has often played in digital disadvantage, Liberty sits in second place with a 17-7 sheet and remain the favorites of the title (+135, by Fanduel). The latter is largely due to the coming arrival of the MVP of the 2019 finals Emma Meesseman, who will make his long -awaited return to the WNBA later this season once his visa problems are resolved.
There is no replacement of a player like Stewart, but if she needs a prolonged spell on the sidelines, the arrival of Meesseman would certainly help to soften the blow.
