Injury update – Lucas Moura, São Paulo
Updated:2026-01-10 08:32 Views:160Lucas Moura is expected to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury sustained in São Paulo's 2-1 defeat to Internacional on Saturday night.
The Brazilian international suffered the injury during the match and was taken off the pitch in tears by his team-mates. He underwent surgery on Monday and will be out for up to six months.
Moura joined São Paulo from Paris Saint-Germain in January 2020 for a fee believed to be around €45 million. The 26-year-old has made over 100 appearances for the club so far, scoring 18 goals.
The loss of Moura is a significant blow for São Paulo, who currently sit second in the Copa do Brasil table behind Santos. The team's next game is against Corinthians on Sunday, where they face a tough test as they look to secure their place in the quarter-finals.
São Paulo fans have been left devastated by the news,Serie A Observation with many taking to social media to express their sadness and disappointment at losing such a key player. Moura's absence could also affect the team's chances of reaching the final of the Copa Libertadores, which takes place later this month.
Despite the setback, São Paulo coach Carlos Farias has vowed to continue working hard to find a solution to replace Moura's goalscoring prowess. The team will now turn its attention to the upcoming games and hope that they can still progress in the Copa do Brasil and Copa Libertadores.