Close to three months after joining Betsson Depiro, US import player Jensen Caretti will be heading home to tackle an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury which ended her season early after the team’s first Women’s John Tabone Shield fixture against Hibernians in October.
In a statement on her socials, Caretti expressed her disappointment in the fact that “my time has come to face what an ACL tear feels like”.
“Just when you think certain things can’t/won’t happen to you, they do,” Caretti said.
“I’m not really one to share what’s going on in my personal life, but unfortunately, my time has come to face what an ACL tear feels like and having to work through the atrocities that it brings. I will be coming home tomorrow and be having my surgery within the upcoming weeks.
“I truly believe everything happens for a reason and that God works in the most mysterious ways. I don’t know what He has planned for me, i just know He has never put me through anything i haven’t overcome yet. Trusting Him through it all. Just know that when I recover, I’m coming back stronger and better – coming for everything thats mine.
“Thank you to all who have been there for me through this process so far and thank you in advance to those who will be there with me throughout my surgery and recovery. I’m appreciative of the support and care that my teammates, coaches, and staff gave me throughout the season. It’s been real Malta!”
Caretti, who was signed by the Mtarfa-based side back in August, was brought on to help the team push for redemption after last season’s playoff finals disappointment which saw the team drop a two-game lead against Caffe Moak Luxol in May.
Things were looking up as Caretti put up 21 points and 12 rebounds in her debut in the Super Cup final against Luxol for Julian Naudi’s side as they lifted their first trophy since the Knockout in March. However, this feel-good factor came to an abrupt end a few days later when Caretti took an awkward fall during the team’s Shield clash with Hibs. The American returned to the court in the latter stages of the game but it was clear the issue would turn out more serious as the team lost both the game and the player.
Since then, the club has also lost Malta international Sophie Abela who is now playing overseas wit CB Isla Bonita, however, they have signed former Malta player Joselle Borg Cardona and most recently Janai Crooms.
