The Oscar midfielder injured during the classic against Corinthians on Saturday night (19), and is expected to spend a long time away from the lawns.
According to information released by Sao Paulo, the player underwent medical examinations that detected injuries on three vertebrae.
The Oscar athlete suffered a direct trauma in the lower back after a fall during Saturday’s match, when hit by an opposing player inside the area.
After clinical evaluation and image exams, fracture was diagnosed in the transverse processes of three vertebrae… pic.twitter.com/q5QgAhSTpA
– Sao Paulo FC (@saopaulofc) July 20, 2025
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What is the injury and time of Oscar recovery?
Oscar suffered fractures in three lumbar vertebrae. In the move, Oscar fell on the lawn after an air dispute with Martínez, from Corinthians, still in the first stage.
He was immediately replaced and taken to a hospital, where he underwent examinations that detected fractures in the transverse processes of vertebrae L1, L2 and L3. Despite gravity, there was no neurological impairment.
The São Paulo club issued an official note explaining the athlete’s clinical picture. According to the medical department, the player suffered a direct trauma in the lumbar, but the state is considered stable.
Thus, the club’s option will be conservative treatment, without the need for surgical intervention.
According to São Paulo, the recovery process will be done gradually and will involve three main phases: pain control, relative rest and functional rehabilitation. The expectation of return is around four and eight weeks, depending on the clinical evolution of Oscar.
The medical department monitors the board closely and will make regular assessments to adapt treatment to the athlete’s body responses. The forecast for return to sports activities should vary according to physical and functional progress.
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How was the bid
12 minutes into the first half, Oscar felt his back after ball dispute over the top and sudden fall on the lawn. The player returned to the match, but failed to continue and left at 14 minutes of play for Alisson’s entrance.
So far, Sao Paulo has not yet commented on the injury of the eight shirt, which again feels pain after a long time.
According to the premiere report, Oscar returned to the reserve bench with a hard time walking, but did not need ice at the scene.
He didn’t give Oscar … São Paulo star fell badly and had to be replaced early on the majestic. pic.twitter.com/OqOLYyO0po
– GE (@Geglobo) July 20, 2025
