"Caitlin Clark come back we need you" - Fever fans shattered as Sydney Colson & Aari McDonald suffer season-ending injuries from Mercury clash

The Indiana Fever can't seem to catch a break. On Friday, the team confirmed that two of their guards suffered season-ending injuries in their 95-60 loss against the Phoenix Mercury. Sydney Colson had a torn left ACL, while Aari McDonald dealt with a broken bone in her right foot.

Initially, McDonald was signed by the team via the emergency hardship exception. At that time, Caitlin Clark's groin issues kept her away from the court. She was later released after appearing in just three games. Her absence from the court was brief, though, as Indiana re-signed the previous No. 3 selection.

The two guards have played significant minutes on the floor due to Clark's absence this season. Now, the Fever lost them due to injuries as the star point guard still has no return date.

"Sydney Colson (left ACL tear) and Aari McDonald (broken bone in right foot) will both miss the remainder of the season after suffering injuries during our game in Phoenix on Thursday," the Indiana team confirmed on Instagram.

On Instagram, fans were devastated to see the number of injuries that have hit the team this season. They couldn't help but vent out their frustration.

"CC COME BACL WE NEED YOU," a fan commented

The team's recent injury news shattered fans. (Credits: IG/Indiana Fever)

"Indiana can't catch a f**king break this yr man wtf," another fan said.

Other fans suggested that the Indiana team should sign free agent guard Chennedy Carter.

"Bring in chennedycarter for the rest of the season," someone commented.

Fans comment on the Indiana Fever's injury update post. (Credits: IG/Indiana Fever)

Fever star opens up about dealing with multiple injuries in her second season

Caitlin Clark's sophomore season didn't live up to the expectations of the majority of fans and analysts. With just 13 games played this season, the Fever star has averaged 16.5 points, five rebounds, and 8.8 assists.

According to the reigning Rookie of the Year, the tricky part about the setbacks she's suffered is that there isn't a real timeline. Most of the time, Clark isn't sure how she's going to feel. This is why she said that she misses being with her teammates.

"It's hard because I'm not at every second of practice when I've been through the early parts of rehab ... I miss being around my teammates and I miss practicing," Clark said.

Fans hope to see the Fever star return before the season ends. Their next game is Saturday against the Chicago Sky.

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