Maccabi Tel Aviv's Christian Blitz Uses Crutches After Ankle Injury in Moldova

Maccabi Tel Aviv returned to Israel on Friday afternoon from Moldova following their impressive victory over Sheriff Tiraspol, which secured a strong advantage ahead of next week's second leg in Georgia. Despite the team's positive mood due to scoring five goals in the tie, concerns arose over the injury of Serbian player Christian Blitz. Blitz was seen using crutches to leave the airport terminal and board the team bus, indicating a serious issue with his ankle. The exact nature and severity of the injury remain unclear, but Blitz is expected to undergo medical examinations and imaging, possibly as soon as Friday, to determine the extent of the damage. Last season, Blitz suffered multiple injuries, and during the recent match, he played only a few minutes as a substitute before leaving the field in tears due to the injury. The team is hopeful but cautious, awaiting the medical results to understand the impact on their key player.