Rodrigo Nestor suffers knee injury and only returns in 2024

Scorer of the title goal Brazil’s Cup, Rodrigo Nestor suffered an injury in training São Paulolast Sunday, the 5th, and should no longer play in 2023. According to ‘GE’, the midfielder had a problem with the collateral ligament of his left knee detected in the exams and, therefore, should not continue in this line Season finale.

The tendency is for Rodrigo Nestor to undergo surgery, but the recovery is faster than that of players who tear the ligament. Therefore, the expectation is that the midfielder will return to the field after three months away. The midfielder becomes a doubt for the Brazilian Super Cup, which takes place between January and February 2024.

Currently, Nestor is the fourth outfield player who has had the most minutes on the field for São Paulo in 2023, just behind Pablo Maia, Beraldo It is Lucian. Holder since the work of Rogerio Cenithe midfielder had a good year in 2023, with discreet numbers, but moments of protagonism.

With 54 games in the season, Nestor scored just two goals, one against Vascofor the Brasileirãoand another against Flamengo, in the decision of the Copa do Brasil. However, as in other years, the midfielder stood out in terms of assists, which were eight in 2023.

So far, São Paulo has not yet confirmed the player’s diagnosis, which was released by ‘GE’, but is expected to comment in the coming days on the treatment that the young man will undergo. Another important point is the European market, which has been scouting Rodrigo Nestor in recent transfer windows and may change its attitude with this injury.