Lucas undergoes knee procedure, likely to miss rest of season at São Paulo | OneFootball

The forward Lucas Moura, from São Paulo, underwent a new procedure on his right knee this Wednesday and is expected to return to the field only next season.

The São Paulo number 7, who had already undergone surgery on his right knee this year, started feeling pain in the area again. He worked with the club's physiotherapists but needed an injection in the region to relieve the pain.

The information was initially reported by ge and confirmed by Gazeta Esportiva.

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In a press conference held this Wednesday at SuperCT, the football executive Rui Costa expressed regret over Lucas's situation but emphasized São Paulo's confidence in the player.

“Lucas is an extremely important player for us. After the game against Red Bull Bragantino, he approached us and said he no longer felt pain like before, but still didn't feel fully fit. From there, this was reported to the doctors. We hope he will be fully recovered by January. We count on him a lot for next year and believe he can be a key player for our campaign,” said Rui Costa.

Lucas's Struggle

Lucas Moura has been struggling with problems in his right knee since the beginning of the season. Initially, the athlete was diagnosed with a trauma to the right knee. After further evaluations, a partial ligament injury and a strain on the posterior capsule of the right knee were diagnosed.

To address the issue, Lucas Moura underwent an arthroscopy on his right knee, a minimally invasive procedure, to remove fibrosis in the area. The surgery took place on August 30, and by the end of September, he returned to the field. He had a streak of seven consecutive matches as both a starter and a substitute.

Now, Lucas will need to stop again to recover and come back strong in 2026. In the current season, the forward played 28 matches (14 as a starter), scoring five goals and providing one assist.

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