John Kennedy undergoes knee surgery, striker out until 2027 | OneFootball

Forward John Kennedy is undergoing surgery this Tuesday (18) to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The procedure is taking place this morning at a private hospital in Barra da Tijuca, in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The player had to complete a two-week period of physical therapy before the operation. The goal was to reduce the swelling in his knee and prepare the area for the surgical procedure. Now, John Kennedy begins a long recovery process. The time sidelined for this type of injury is usually between six and eight months. According to ge, the expectation is that the forward will only return to the field in the 2027 Campeonato Carioca. The injury happened on August 1, in the derby against Vasco, in the Copa do Brasil. John Kennedy is another Fluminense player dealing with physical problems after the break for the World Cup. Savarino, Riquelme, and Igor Rabello are also currently undergoing treatment. Thiago Silva, Freytes, and Millán have already left the medical department and have recovered. Jemmes and Castillo also had physical problems during the period, but they have already returned and are available to the team.

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