Vasco: Jair begins recovery for new surgery after serious knee injury | OneFootball

Vasco midfielder Jair has already begun the preparatory process to undergo a new surgery, this time on his right knee, after the serious injury he suffered during the match against Sport on August 31. The player shared on his social media a post from physiotherapist Renato Valença, who has been closely following his recovery.

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At the beginning of last week, Vasco officially confirmed the severity of the injury: rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the medial collateral ligament, meniscus injuries, and also an osteochondral injury in the right knee. Jair left the field in the first half of the 3-2 victory over Sport, after a hard tackle from fullback Aderlan—a play that wasn’t even called as a foul by referee Raphael Claus.

Contract will be renewed

Despite the difficult situation, Vasco’s football director, Admar Lopes, confirmed that Jair’s contract, which was set to end in December, will be extended. The decision was made even before any formal negotiation, as a way to guarantee security for the player during this delicate moment.

Injury history

This is not the first time Jair has suffered serious knee problems. In February 2024, during the derby against Flamengo in the Carioca Championship, the midfielder tore the ACL in his left knee and was sidelined for nine months. He returned in October, against Cuiabá, in a match filled with emotion.

The episode even resulted in a special VascoTV documentary: “The Comeback – Jair”, released in November, which followed the behind-the-scenes of the player’s recovery and return to the pitch.

Career at Vasco

Since joining the club in 2023 from Atlético-MG, Jair has played 76 matches and scored six goals wearing the cruz-maltina shirt. However, this new injury practically ends his 2025 season, representing yet another tough obstacle in the midfielder’s career.

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