Brazão to have shoulder surgery, Santos goalkeeper likely out for rest of 2026 | OneFootball

Santos goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão has been ruled out with left shoulder pain and will undergo surgery. Globo.com reports that he has been managing the issue for some time.

The problem worsened after Wednesday’s Copa Sudamericana tie against Atlético-MG in Belo Horizonte. He began treatment at Arena MRV, but the pain persisted.

The operation will be brought forward from the end of the season, and he is likely not to feature again in 2026.

He has described this as a difficult year, marked by pain, loss and sadness, while keeping faith that better days will come and aiming to return as soon as possible. In April, he lost his father, José Roberto Resende Brazão, to cancer that had affected the pancreas, liver and peritoneum.

Brazão’s absence opens up a contest for the Santos number one spot for the run-in. João Paulo and Diógenes are in contention for Cuca’s side for Saturday at the Mangueirão against Remo.

Source: Globo.com

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