Marc Marquez has once again become the center of attention after a shirtless training photo revealed muscle atrophy around his right shoulder. His doctor, Samuel Antuna, has spoken out about the condition.
In an interview with El Periodico de Catalunya, Antuna stressed that Marquez's injury is extremely serious. "If he were Carlos Alcaraz, he would have retired from tennis," he said, illustrating how tough the recovery has been for the Repsol Honda rider.
Marquez's right shoulder problem dates back to a crash at the Indonesian MotoGP in October 2020. The incident with Marco Bezzecchi caused an acromioclavicular dislocation and a fracture at the base of the coracoid. The first operation was performed on October 14, 2020, but issues persisted.
On May 10, 2021, Marquez underwent a seventh operation to fix a displaced bone fragment. Dr. Antuna admitted that before the Indonesian crash, the recovery of Marquez's arm was almost complete. "Before the accident in Indonesia, the entire arm injury was very well compensated. It wasn't perfect, but it was fine," he explained.
However, after that incident, Marquez had to start from scratch. "The crash in Indonesia meant starting all over again," said Antuna. He added that the dislocation took four months to fully heal, and Marquez's arm function is now only at around 50 percent capacity.
Despite this, Marquez has been impressive in the 2021 season. After returning in Italy, he won four of the next six races, including three consecutive doubles in Hungary, Germany, and Aragon. These results sparked speculation about his physical condition, but Marquez insisted, "I'm tired of talking about my arm."
The photo he posted last week was a way to show that recovery is not as easy as it seems. The muscle atrophy is tangible proof of his long struggle. Antuna reminded that even though Marquez looks dominant, pain and physical limitations are always present every time he hits the track.
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