Cassiusgoalkeeper of Cruisecould miss the remainder of the 2026 season. The 38-year-old goalkeeper had a , and will need to undergo surgery. The procedure must be done this Monday (16).
According to Itatiaia’s investigation, the recovery time will be at least eight months. Because of this, he can only return to play for the celestial club in 2027.
The goalkeeper was injured in the game against Flamengo, this Wednesday (11), . The match was valid for the 5th round of Series A of the Brazilian Championship.
With this, Matheus Cunha will have the opportunity to start the first game wearing the Cruzeiro shirt against Vasco. The teams face each other this Sunday (15), at Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte.
See Cássio’s statement
“Unfortunately, an injury was found in my left knee and I will have to undergo surgery, leaving me sidelined for a while. I’m sad about this injury and not being able to be on the field with my teammates. These are situations that are part of our work, and I have no doubt that I will come back even stronger from this injury.
I trust God a lot and understand that there is a purpose for everything. I also have complete confidence and gratitude for the work of the medical department and physiotherapy, who are extremely competent and will help me throughout the process so that I can return as quickly as possible and even stronger. I am also very grateful to my family, who is always by my side at all times. My wife and children are my base and my greatest motivation to remain firm and overcome this challenge.
Soon we will be together again”, said Cássio.
