The precise nature of Mark Marquez’s shoulder harm is not going to be recognized till the newly topped seven-time world champion receives a scan in Madrid on Monday afternoon.
Marquez was taken out within the first lap collision with Marco Betzecchi on the Indonesian Motogpu on Sunday and shortly grabbed his proper arm after being launched by Ducati on Flip 7.
“Sadly, Mark has a nasty crash so it seems that his collarbone could also be resting,” Ducati staff supervisor Davide Tardozzi instructed Motogp.com.
“However we now have to attend till tomorrow afternoon in Madrid. We’ve got to see what the (CT scan) says to know precisely what occurred.
“I hope there’s lower than what we noticed right here, however it appears one thing has occurred.”
Bone or ligament?
Tardozzi spoke about collarbone breaks, and whereas accidents that may be repaired with plates can typically result in fast restoration, Marquez spoke about ligament harm.
“I hit my proper arm once more. This time it is the collarbone. It appears just like the collarbone is damaged. However let’s have a look. It’s good to perceive in Madrid,” Marquez mentioned.
Marquez’s physique language shortly after the accident prompted rumors that he could have dislocated his shoulder as a result of a beforehand suffered harm, however he was capable of return it to its authentic place.
Dislocations usually trigger sluggish therapeutic ligament harm.
Both manner, after enduring 4 operations after a damaged proper arm at Geres 2020 and years of distress, Marquez will solely return when given inexperienced mild by the docs, as this yr’s “comeback” title has already gained.
“I take heed to the physician after which I am going to come again as quickly as doable, however I am going to come again inside my restoration (time),” he mentioned.
Marco Betzecki is “in a rush”
Relating to the incident itself, Tardozzi mentioned: “My viewpoint? Marco confirmed him he was the quickest so I believe he had an important weekend as much as the primary lap of the race.
“However I believe he has to suppose slightly extra and wait. I believe he has been too many in a rush. As all the time, there’s the identical phrase: the race would not win on the primary lap.
“I believe Marco has made a mistake, however I look ahead to seeing each individuals on the racetrack as quickly as doable.
“They spoke, and Marco instructed Mark twice, ‘I am sorry.’ ”
Ducati accomplished the Triple Crown, constructor and staff titles at Mandalica on Saturday.
