😳 Cruzeiro signing injured in training, set for surgery | OneFootball

Cruzeiro announced this Wednesday (7th) that goalkeeper Matheus Cunha has suffered a meniscus injury in his right knee.

He will undergo surgery and, as a result, will not be available to coach Tite for an extended period.

Signed to be the immediate backup for Cássio, Matheus Cunha joined "at zero cost" after not renewing with Flamengo.

The Raposa now only has Otávio as an option for the starting position in the sector. 

See the full statement below:

Cruzeiro informs that goalkeeper Matheus Cunha suffered a sprain in his right knee during training on Monday afternoon at Toca da Raposa II. The athlete underwent tests that diagnosed a meniscus injury, with surgical intervention indicated.

The procedure will be performed this Wednesday at Orizonti Hospital, conducted by Cruzeiro’s head of the medical department, Dr. Sérgio Campolina, and the club’s doctor, Dr. Thiago Daniel. The entire recovery process will take place in Cruzeiro’s health and performance department.

Photo: Reproduction/Cruzeiro 

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