GOLAZONEWSCruzeiro defender João Marcelo out for rest of season with knee injury
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- João Marcelo injured his right knee during Cruzeiro's victory over Atlético-MG.
- Imaging tests confirmed the issue, requiring the defender to undergo arthroscopy.
- He will miss the final five Campeonato Brasileiro matches and is expected back in January.
Cruzeiro defender João Marcelo will miss the remainder of the season due to a right knee injury. The player asked to be substituted during the second half of Thursday's win against Atlético-MG at the Arena MRV after feeling pain in the area.
Imaging exams performed on Friday afternoon confirmed the injury. João Marcelo is set to undergo an arthroscopy and will be unavailable for Cruzeiro's final five fixtures in the Campeonato Brasileiro, with a return projected for January.