The Argentinean picked up the injury in a behind-closed-doors friendly during the international break, ironically arranged to get him some game time.
I want to say that I've broken my ankle and I'll be out around 3 months but I'll be back more strong...
— Luciano Becchio (@becchioluciano) October 13, 2014
Whatever the injury, it means that he will miss out on a reunion with old club Leeds on Friday.
Here is how Twitter reacted to the news.
Rotherham fans were understandably gutted.
Wow. Becchio. Just wow.
— Mark Hollyhead (@markrufc95) October 13, 2014
Terrible news about Becchio. Huge blow. Gutted. Hopefully SE will have a plan B #rufc
— Joe Evans (@rufcjoe87) October 13, 2014
Becchio out for 3 months. Happy bloody Monday everyone, not. #rufc
— Sam Rowbotham (@SRowbotham91) October 13, 2014
@becchioluciano out for three months that's a kick in the teeth ffs #rufc #twittermillers
— Stuart Tomlinson (@Stewiemiller) October 13, 2014
Fuck sake @becchioluciano out for 3 months with a broken ankle! Just as him and Revs were looking to get an understanding #rufc
— Alex James (@Real_AlexJames) October 13, 2014
Massive blow losing @becchioluciano! He was just beginning to show what he's capable of! Will we ever see him in an #rufc shirt again?
— KCM North Stand (@KCM_north_stand) October 13, 2014
@jonathandveal83 Could be the difference between Championship or League 1 football! 😩🔫
— Liam (@LiamK118) October 13, 2014
Becchio. Bugger. #rufc
— Wayne Burton© (@Sung1assesRon) October 13, 2014
@jonathandveal83 shit
— Mark Lingard (@MarkoLingo1994) October 13, 2014
A lot of Leeds fans have a mixture of sympathy and relief about their old hero's plight.
Gutted Becchio won't be playing on Friday for Rotherham. But then again, the customary ex player blinder won't occur now. #lufc
— Anthony Lewis (@tonylewis92) October 13, 2014
Past Peacock Luciano Becchio breaks his ankle days before his new team play against #lufc, thus increases his reputation to Leeds Legend.
— James Wilkinson (@jcwilko) October 13, 2014
Bad luck for Becchio but glad he won't be playing against us on Friday #youknowhewouldhavescored #lufc
— Richard Newton (@YorkyRich) October 13, 2014
Gutted Becchio has broken his ankle! Would of loved to see him back against leeds! Such a shame! #costlessthanberbatov
— DannyLUFCAshmore (@DannyMOTAshmore) October 13, 2014
Some Leeds fans think it's all a ruse.He's done it on purpose. He couldn't live with playing against us. God bless you, Luciano Becchio. #lufc
— joseph (@shottersnati0n) October 13, 2014
Becchio injured. Can't bring himself to play against the team he loves. What a hero. #lufc
— fcuk81 (@fcuk81) October 13, 2014
Shout out to Becchio for going beyond the call of duty, faking an ankle break to avoid playing against Leeds.
— Leeds All Over (@LeedsAllOver) October 13, 2014
Becchio can watch the game in the pub now with his Leeds shirt on #lufc
— James Beck (@JamesBeck_14) October 13, 2014
Hearing strong rumours Luciano Becchio will be in the away end Friday night.
— Giuseppe Baellusci (@lufc_dan) October 13, 2014
Luciano Becchio deliberately breaking his ankle so he didn't have to play and score against Leeds. Admirable.
— Giuseppe Baellusci (@lufc_dan) October 13, 2014
Some people don't need to be asked twice for the opportunity to poke fun.
Becchio out for months with a broken ankle, apparently got it giving the manager a 'piggy back' to the chippy!! #Lardass
— Gav Worboys (@DonnyGav7) October 13, 2014
Then there's always one.#rufc who needs Stevie May we've got Becchio....oh....you had Becchio and you toy towners broke him #swfc
— Stephen Toulson (@stoulson1976) October 13, 2014
