At Moscow’s CSKA Medical Department, head physician Eduard Bezuglov provided an update on goalkeeper Vladislav Torop, indicating that the young netminder would leave hospital in the near term to begin a focused rehabilitation regimen back at the club’s facilities. The news was conveyed through the team’s press service via Telegram, underscoring the club’s ongoing commitment to transparent communication with supporters and medical partners alike.
Bezuglov confirmed that Torop underwent surgery following the incident, and stated that the procedure was successful. He added that the goalkeeper would be discharged soon and would continue his recovery at the club base, where medical staff and coaches would monitor progress and adjust training loads accordingly to ensure a safe return to action.
During the Russian Cup clash against Zenit St. Petersburg, Torop suffered a collision inside his own penalty area in the 36th minute. The impact left him unable to continue, and medical teams transported him off the field by electric vehicle before taking him to the hospital for assessment. Diagnoses revealed multiple fractures to the facial skull, and surgery was carried out on May 17 to stabilize his condition. The incident prompted a swift shift in the match’s dynamics as Vladimir Shaikhutdinov, aged 19, stepped onto the field in Torop’s place. The 90 minutes of regular time concluded with a 0-0 score, and the ensuing penalty shootout saw Zenit prevail 5-4, with army club captain Anton Zabolotny missing the decisive penalty opportunity that could have altered the outcome.
Prior to the incident, Torop had addressed the fanbase, expressing his appreciation for the support and the importance of staying positive during the recovery period. The club has since reinforced its message of encouragement and patience as the goalkeeper focuses on regaining full health before returning to competitive play.