that is it would just point down & he has no power to raise it, so probably a partial as he did put presuure on it but still can be a large area torn. Often u actually feel gap acroos the tendon and can tell its ruptured without the MRI but not the real degree that MRI would reveal.. Also can be torn near ankle or higher up near wear tendon starts and calf muscle is . Surgery in the past can sometimes be done with a tiny incision and sure technigues alot better now.

If not requireing a full open procedure ( often done if surgery performed later and pending the rupture & occupation sometimes we did the surgery via 6 tiny insions that are actually 3 punture ( 3 hioles on each side ) to to allow access to resew & secure in more than 1 spot, Post op 4 weeks non weight bearing cast, 4 weeks weight bearu=ing cast , then 4 weeks of 1 exercise and then 4 of another, thats 4 months, then exercises for strength, I imagine technigues have advanced but thats 1 example of minmal one. U can also try casting without surgery but studies in past show more of a tendency to rerupture . Again BASED ON PAST TECHNIGUES < NOT UP TO DATE ON NEWEST AND PRO ATHETES ALWAYS TREAT DIFFERENTKLY TO GET THEM BACK ASAP.

If u delay surgery the torn ends can fray and degenerate and then often need part of another tendon to reinforce, weakening the other tendon.

I dont care how advanced things are now , hes in trouble.

Ruptures often happen in individuals with sedentary lifestyle and then exert sudden stress, lets face it , he just may have done to much to fast, all speculation I know but he must of had clearence to workout ,

Know u want my 2 cents coltUK