Fulham: Robinson s right knee surgery starts rehabilitation

Ball Push Net, May 28th Fulham officially announced that the team's main left-back Anthony Robinson successfully underwent minimally invasive surgery on his right knee yesterday local time, officially entering the recovery cycle, and aiming toward the Premier League next season. The 27-year-old U.S. international performed amazingly this season, but suffered an injury blow at the end of the season, casting a shadow on the farmer's defensive system.

Robinson has reached the peak of his career this season: he played in 38 games in various competitions, setting a new record for individual assists in a single season. His "insert assist + accurate cross" feature has become the core weapon of Fulham's left offense. Data shows that he averaged 2.1 key passes per game and had a 38% cross-success rate, ranking in the top 15% among the Premier League left-backs. Especially when facing strong opponents such as Liverpool and Chelsea, his performance in offense and defense (1.8 steals per game + 1.3 interceptions per game) resolved the crisis many times and was called "the team's most reliable wing engine" by coach Marco Silva.

Although this surgery is a "minor surgery", the recovery cycle is expected to be 6-8 weeks, which means that Robinson will definitely miss the remaining games at the end of the season (Fulham has 3 Premier League rounds left this season). The club's medical team revealed: "The purpose of the surgery is to repair a slight tear in the medial collateral ligament of the right knee and ensure that the player returns at his best next season." This arrangement also reflects Fulham's cautious attitude - avoiding the worsening of his injury and affecting his future career.

For Fulham, Robinson's injury coincides with the critical period of the four competitions. Currently, the team ranks 9th with 54 points, only 3 points away from the European War Zone. The remaining opponents include Everton, Crystal Palace and other relegation teams, and the chances of grabbing points coexist with risks. Substitute left-back Taylor Richards has only made seven appearances this season, and his experience and ability are far from Robinson. How to fill the offensive and defensive vacancy left by him has become Silva's tactical problem.

The US national team also closely monitors Robinson's recovery progress. He is the absolute main force in Greg Berhart's system and has been locked in the 2026 US-Canada-Mexico World Cup. If he recovers, he may affect his status adjustment. Fortunately, the operation is timely and is expected to catch up with the September World Cup South America peripherals (the United States is in the same group as Brazil and Argentina).

"It's a pity that ends the season in this way, but recovery is the top priority now." Robinson made a statement on social media, accompanied by a photo of giving a thumbs up after the operation. Fans sent their blessings in the comment area: "You are our left answer, come back soon!"

When Fulham's left corridor temporarily lost that tireless figure, the team was interpreting "preparing for the future" with actions - the precision plan of the medical team, the tactical filing of the coaching team, and the encouragement and support of teammates, together constitute the "rehabilitation ecology" for Robinson to return to the arena. For the farmer's side star, this operation may be just a small ripple in the long river of his career. When the cicadas chirp in summer reappear, he will eventually run on the turf of Craven Farm with a stronger momentum.