Uche set to miss season after knee injury from friendly tackle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:32 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Christantus Uche will not play for Getafe this season due to a serious knee injury. The injury occurred during a friendly match after a brutal tackle by Mawissa from Monaco. Initially assessed as less severe, further evaluation revealed multiple tears affecting both ligaments and menisci. Uche is scheduled for surgery to address the damages. This season was crucial for Uche's return to form.
- •Christantus Uche suffers a serious knee injury during a friendly.
- •Injury caused by a tackle from Mawissa of Monaco.
- •Uche will undergo surgery and miss the entire season.
- •Initial assessments underestimated the severity of the injury.
- •This season was pivotal for Uche's comeback with Getafe.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — 🚑 Uche misses the season after a brutal tackle in a friendly
"It looked very bad in the images and, as confirmed by Marca and As, Christantus Uche says goodbye to the season due to a serious injury to his right knee.The player will have to undergo surgery, even ...
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