Palmeiras women's midfielder sidelined with knee injury, set for surgery | OneFootball

The women’s team of Palmeiras has suffered a major loss for the remainder of the season. Midfielder Laís Estevam sustained a right knee injury while representing the Brazilian National Team in friendlies in Europe and will undergo surgery within the next four to six weeks.

As a result, she will be unavailable to coach Rosana Augusto.

Laís Estevam’s Injury

Laís Estevam sustained the injury at the start of the second half of the Brazilian National Team’s friendly against Italy last Tuesday, a match Brazil won 1–0, at Ennio Tardini Stadium in Parma.

At the six-minute mark, Laís was fouled and felt pain. She received medical attention and left the field carried off and in tears. Upon returning to Palmeiras, she underwent tests that revealed a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her right knee.

The player is being monitored by the club’s Medical Department and is expected to undergo surgery in the coming weeks.

Laís recently recovered from another knee injury

In May of this year, Laís underwent an arthroscopy to treat a meniscus injury in her left knee. The 24-year-old returned to the field in August after recovering from the issue. This year, she played 14 matches, scored five goals, and provided three assists.

Without Laís Estevam, Palmeiras will take the field this Friday against Red Bull Bragantino, for the eleventh round of the Paulista women’s championship. Kickoff is at 9 p.m. at Arena Crefisa Barueri.

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