BLACKWATER guard Paul Desiderio has confirmed that he has suffered an ACL injury in his left leg during a preseason game against TNT Tropang Giga last week, but but vowed to come back stronger once he recovers.
Desiderio, 25, suffered the injury when he slipped awkwardly while going for a drive in the second quarter of the preseason game at the Moro Lorenzo Sports Center inside the Ateneo campus which the Bossing won, 81-79.
[See ACL tear fears for Paul Desiderio after preseason accident]
An examination confirmed the ACL tear on Tuesday.
Blackwater coach Ariel Vanguardia confirmed the findings of doctors, but added the PBA team will be seeking a second opinion.
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