Palmeiras women's midfielder to undergo surgery after serious knee injury | OneFootball

The women's team of Palmeiras has suffered another setback in this final stretch of the year. Midfielder Laís Melo tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her right knee and will miss not only the remainder of this season but also the start of next year.

The player sustained the serious injury last Sunday, during Palmeiras' 5-0 rout over Taubaté in the final round of the group stage of the Women's Paulista Championship.

Palmeiras reported that Laís Melo is being closely monitored by the club's medical department and is expected to undergo surgery in the coming weeks. The club has not set an exact timeline but mentioned that the surgical procedure will take place within four to six weeks.

Laís Melo was signed by Palmeiras at the start of the season after leaving Red Bull Bragantino. The midfielder played 19 matches, starting in nine of them, and scored seven goals.

Recently, another Verdão player suffered the same injury. Laís Estevam tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee while playing for the Brazilian National Team in friendlies in Europe and will also need to undergo surgery.

See below the official statement from Palmeiras:

“Midfielder Laís Melo suffered an injury last Sunday (16) in the match against Taubaté for the Women's Paulista. Tests showed a rupture in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of her right knee. The player is being monitored by the club's Medical Department and is expected to undergo surgery within 4 to 6 weeks“.

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