Cássio picks up knee injury, unlikely to play for Cruzeiro in 2026 | OneFootball

The goalkeeper Cássio has been confirmed to have a serious injury in his left knee and will need to undergo surgery. The diagnosis was announced by Cruzeiro this Friday (13th), after tests were conducted on the player. According to the club's official statement, the tests revealed a multi-ligament injury in the left knee. Given the severity of the condition, the treatment recommended by the medical team is surgical.

The procedure will be conducted by the head of the celestial medical department, Dr. Sérgio Campolina, and is scheduled to take place early next week at the Orizonti Hospital, in Belo Horizonte.

After the surgery, the entire recovery process will be carried out at the Cruzeiro's health and performance department, at Toca da Raposa.

Injury occurred in a match against Flamengo

Cássio was injured during the match against Flamengo, in the Brazilian Championship Série A, held at Maracanã Stadium. The goalkeeper left the field in the second half after an incident in the area, when he fell in pain and required medical attention. Unable to continue, the number 1 was substituted and left the field on a stretcher, showing significant discomfort in his knee.

The new injury occurs just a few weeks after the goalkeeper had already faced a physical problem in his knee. At the end of February, Cássio had suffered a ligament strain in another match but managed to recover quickly and returned to play for the celestial team.

Now, with the confirmation of the multi-ligament injury and the need for surgery, it is likely that the player will be sidelined for a long period, leaving Cruzeiro without him for the remainder of the season.

While the number 1 recovers, coach Tite is expected to rely on goalkeeper Matheus Cunha as the main option for the position in the upcoming matches.

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