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Lille's Tiago Santos suffers ACL injury in Le Havre tackle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 3:31 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Lille's Tiago Santos suffers ACL injury in Le Havre tackle

Summary

Lille OSC confirmed that defender Tiago Santos ruptured his right ACL during a Ligue 1 match against Le Havre on October 7. The injury occurred from what the club described as an 'uncontrolled and dangerous' tackle, which did not receive any card sanctions from officials. Santos, who is now set to miss the entire season, previously suffered a similar injury to his left knee in October 2024. Lille is exploring legal action and has asked for clarification on the officiating process regarding the incident. The club, currently second in Ligue 1, next faces Arsenal in the Champions League on October 17.

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Status Watch

•Tiago Santos sustained an ACL injury during a match against Le Havre.
•Lille OSC is considering legal action regarding the tackled nature of the incident.
•Santos will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
•Lille is currently second in the Ligue 1 standings.
•The club plays Arsenal in the Champions League on October 17.

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3:31 PMYahoo Sports — Champions League club Lille says defender Santos ruptured ACL in tackle and considers legal action

What they're saying

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LILLE, France (AP) — Champions League club Lille said Monday it is considering legal action over an injury to defender Tiago Santos who is set to miss the rest of the season.The 24-year-old right back ruptured the ACL in his right knee, the club confirmed, in an “uncontrolled and dangerous” tackle Saturday by a Le Havre player during the Ligue 1 game.
— Yahoo Sports

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