{"id":897087,"date":"2026-04-16T03:17:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T03:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/897087\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T03:17:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T03:17:19","slug":"leeds-uniteds-doctors-were-consulted-over-stars-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/897087\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United’s Doctors Were Consulted Over Star’s Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Leeds United<\/a>\u2019s medical staff were involved in the decision for Mateo Joseph to undergo surgery, backing Real Mallorca\u2019s approach following his recent injury setback.<\/p>\n

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The 22-year-old joined Mallorca on loan last summer after Real Betis walked away from their long-standing interest in the forward<\/a> amid Leeds being unwilling to agree to an option to buy in any loan.<\/p>\n

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Joseph had been enjoying a productive spell in Spain prior to the injury, gaining regular top-flight minutes for Mallorca, scoring two goals and registering assists in 29 La Liga appearances.<\/p>\n

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His last appearance came against Real Madrid, where his side secured a 2-1 home win, with the forward providing an assist for the winning goal after coming on as a substitute.<\/p>\n

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Joseph then picked up an injury during a training session, which initially appeared minor, but further tests revealed he had suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.<\/p>\n

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On Tuesday, Joseph was scheduled for surgery on the injury and, according to Spanish daily Mundo Deportivo<\/a>, Mallorca moved to consult the Whites\u2019 medical team before deciding on the best course of treatment, ensuring both sides were aligned on the recovery plan.<\/p>\n

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The outcome of those discussions saw all parties agree on surgery, with it considered the best way to treat the injury.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/tr>\n\nSevilla (A) \u2013 two<\/td>\nEspanyol (A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\u00a0<\/td>\nAthletic Bilbao (A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\u00a0<\/td>\nSevilla (H)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\u00a0<\/td>\nReal Madrid (H)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mateo Joseph\u2019s La Liga goal contributions this season<\/p>\n

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Any plans regarding an extended stay in Spain at Mallorca, beyond this season, or his development at Leeds United will depend on his recovery, as the forward has a contract at Elland Road until 2028.<\/p>\n

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Joseph\u2019s injury has come at a crucial stage of the season, with Mallorca involved in a relegation battle in La Liga, sitting just two points above the bottom three after 31 rounds.<\/p>\n

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The attacker was preferred as Leeds\u2019 number 9 at the start of last term in the Championship<\/a>, but failed to take his chance and dropped out of the side.<\/p>\n

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But before his loan move, Daniel Farke admitted the Spanish forward was not part of his plans<\/a>, a situation that could come back into focus upon his return from injury.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Leeds will now keep a close eye on how Joseph recovers from the injury, with the striker still a valuable asset for the Elland Road club.<\/p>\n

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An exact timeline for his return to action has not yet emerged.<\/p>\n

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