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Luis Sinisterra to have surgery in Finland as Brazilian clubs grapple with thigh injuries
Cruzeiro confirmed that Colombian forward Luis Sinisterra will undergo surgery on his left thigh in Finland under specialist Lesse Lempainen. The procedure is scheduled for next week, after which he will return to Brazil for rehabilitation, with an expected recovery period of up to five months, keeping him out for the remainder of the season.
Palmeiras announced that captain and defender Gustavo Gómez suffered a muscular injury to the posterior right thigh. He has begun treatment with the club’s medical staff and will miss the upcoming Copa do Brasil round‑of‑16 match against Fortaleza.
Corinthians reported that striker Yuri Alberto incurred a right‑thigh muscle injury during the match against Athletico‑PR, leaving the field in tears. The club confirmed the injury but gave no timetable for his return, raising concerns about his availability for the crucial Libertadores fixtures.
Entities
Cruzeiro · Cruzeiro Esporte Clube · Gustavo Gómez · Leonardo Jardim · Lesse Lempainen · Luis Sinisterra · Palmeiras · Yuri Alberto
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Sinisterra suffered a severe left thigh muscle injury during a match against Botafogo. www.gazetaesportiva.com · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Luis Sinisterra will undergo surgery in Finland next week. www.gazetaesportiva.com · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Specialist Lesse Lempainen will perform the surgery. www.gazetaesportiva.com · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Recovery may take up to five months, causing Sinisterra to miss the rest of the season and return only in 2027. tribunadepetropolis.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sinisterra has suffered five muscle injuries since joining Cruzeiro in August 2025.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sinisterra made 13 appearances this season, scoring two goals. www.gazetaesportiva.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Coach Leonardo Jardim will have Sinisterra available again in 2027. tribunadepetropolis.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br