Juventus have been dealt a severe blow as their defensive stalwart Gleison Bremer is set for an extended period on the sidelines. The Brazilian center-back was forced to leave the field after just 5 minutes in the second Champions League match against RB Leipzig. Medical examinations conducted today have confirmed the worst fears: a rupture of the cruciate ligament and meniscus in his knee.
The incident occurred in the 4th minute when Bremer challenged Openda as the Belgian striker was breaking towards Di Gregorio’s goal. The two players collided shoulder to shoulder, but in the process, the former Torino defender landed awkwardly, causing a serious distortion of his left knee. Bremer immediately fell to the ground in visible pain. Despite on-field medical assessments, a substitution was quickly required, with Federico Gatti replacing the injured Brazilian.
This morning, Bremer arrived at JMedical on crutches with a prominent brace covering his entire leg. The diagnostic tests revealed a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Surgery is scheduled for the coming days, but typically, recovery times for such injuries range from 5 to 6 months, followed by additional months of rehabilitation. It’s highly likely that this injury will end Bremer’s season prematurely.
Juventus released an official statement regarding the injuries to both Bremer and Nico Gonzalez:
“This morning, Gleison Bremer and Nico Gonzalez underwent diagnostic tests at JMedical. These revealed a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in the left knee for the defender and a low-grade injury to the rectus femoris of the right thigh for the winger. Bremer will undergo surgery in the coming days.”
