Palmeiras’ Evangelista faces thigh surgery, out for the season | OneFootball

Midfielder Lucas Evangelista of Palmeiras will need to undergo surgery to correct a tendon injury in the hamstring of his right leg. As a result, the player is out for the rest of the season.

As reported by Palmeiras, Evangelista underwent a series of additional medical exams this Tuesday. The new results confirmed the tendon injury in his thigh and, consequently, the need for surgical intervention.

Lucas Evangelista felt the problem in his thigh during the match against Bahia last Sunday. The midfielder received treatment on the pitch at Arena Fonte Nova, but had to be stretchered off, apparently in a lot of pain.

Lucas Evangelista was injured against Bahia (Photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras)

The Gazeta Esportiva report found that the club sees Evangelista’s injury as a misfortune. During the fall, the player extended his knees while leaning over the ball, which caused a contraction. This movement created tension, leading to the rupture of the tendon.

Evangelista was experiencing his best moment since arriving at Palmeiras at the start of the season. The player had established himself as a starter after the departure of Richard Ríos and put together a series of strong performances, even emerging as one of the squad’s leaders.

In the current season, Lucas Evangelista has two goals and three assists in 33 matches wearing the Palmeiras shirt.

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