Papo na Colina
·16 settembre 2025
Vasco star on the mend: "I’ll come back stronger"

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·16 settembre 2025
The midfielder Jair took the first and most important step in his long recovery journey. The Vasco player underwent surgery on his right knee this Monday (16). The procedure was successful. In a video released on his social networks, the athlete thanked for the support and sent a message of great optimism about his return.
Sidelined for the rest of the season, Jair spoke for the first time after the surgery. He showed a lot of faith and resilience to face the rehabilitation process. The midfielder stated:
"I believe this will be another restart in my life... So, I have faith that I will come back better than before. I thank all the messages of support. Now it's time to think about physiotherapy and getting back to playing as soon as possible."
The surgery was necessary to correct the severe multiligament injury suffered in the game against Sport. The diagnosis pointed to a partial rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and the medial collateral ligament, in addition to a meniscus injury. The recovery time for this type of injury will only make him available next year.
This is the second drama experienced by the player, who in 2024 ruptured the ligament of his other knee, the left one.
Jair operated and is doing well - Photo: Instagram Reproduction
As his contract was ending in December, Vasco acted quickly to give the athlete peace of mind. Director Admar Lopes had already confirmed that the link will be renewed. The attitude, coupled with a tribute video published by the club, reinforces the total support of the institution to one of its main players at this difficult time.
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