Júnior Santos of Atlético-MG has surgery, set to miss 2025 season | OneFootball

Atlético-MG announced on social media that forward Júnior Santos underwent surgery on Saturday morning in Belo Horizonte. The procedure, which was successful, was carried out after the player ruptured his right adductor and rectus abdominis tendons in the pubic area.

However, the club has not yet released the estimated recovery time for the athlete, but it is likely that Júnior will not play again in 2025.

Injury in the game against Mirassol

During Atlético's 1-0 victory over Mirassol last Saturday at the MRV Arena, Júnior Santos was injured in the 45th minute of the second half.

Main signing

Purchased from Botafogo by the Minas Gerais team earlier this year, the player was Atlético's biggest signing of the season (approximately R$ 48 million). He played in 28 games, starting in only four. In addition, the athlete has two goals and two assists.

Next Atlético-MG game

This Saturday, at 18:30 (Brasília time), Atlético faces Fluminense at Maracanã for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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