Sergio Rochet faces setback in recovery from spinal injury

Uruguayan goalkeeper Sergio Rochet faces a significant setback in his recovery from spinal surgery. Following a procedure to correct a herniated disc, Rochet has experienced a regression in his treatment, requiring a lumbar block to manage the injury. This development makes his return to Internacional for the remainder of the season highly unlikely.

The injury has kept the goalkeeper sidelined since May 12, following a Copa do Brasil match against Atlético-MG. His absence also impacts his contractual situation with the club; Rochet has a clause for an automatic contract renewal if he participates in 60% of the season's matches. Having played only 17 of the team's 48 matches (approximately 35.4%), he will not meet this threshold. His future at the club will now likely depend on the decision of the new board of directors taking over in January.