The star of Beşiktaş underwent surgery and will be unable to wear the jersey for months.

Brazilian defender Gabriel Paulista, who was injured in the UEFA Europa League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv in Beşiktaş, will be out of action for months.

UNDERWENT SURGERY

Gabriel Paulista, who has an injury in Beşiktaş, underwent surgery. In a statement from the black-and-white club, it was said, "Our player Gabriel Paulista, who suffered a complete tear in the left hip flexor (rectus femoris) tendon after the injury he sustained in the UEFA Europa League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, has been operated on by our Health Committee Chairman Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kerem Ülkü at Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital. The rehabilitation process for Paulista, who underwent surgical rectus femoris repair, will begin as soon as possible. We wish Gabriel Paulista a speedy recovery and send our best wishes."

WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PLAY FOR 3 MONTHS

It is expected that the 34-year-old Paulista, who underwent surgery, will be out of action for approximately 3 months. The experienced player, who transferred to Beşiktaş for free at the beginning of the season, has played in 16 matches for the black-and-white team so far. The Brazilian defender has scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist in these matches. Gabriel Paulista, who frequently suffers from injuries, has a contract until 2027.

WHAT HAPPENED?

In the match that Beşiktaş played against Maccabi Tel Aviv in the UEFA Europa League, Gabriel Paulista was injured after a duel with Dor Turgeman. Paulista was unable to continue playing after this injury. Emirhan Topçu came on for the injured Gabriel Paulista in the 19th minute.