Keylor Navas received a medical treatment to relieve left knee discomfort without requiring surgery, according to reports.
The procedure kept the Pumas goalkeeper out of Costa Rica’s friendly matches against Ecuador and Argentina. Before undergoing the procedure, former player Bryan Ruiz explained the team’s initial approach to the situation.
Tiene una pequeña molestia ahí, que igual él me dijo que quería venir, pero tiene que hacerse un procedimiento,
Ruiz said, according to Fútbol Centroamérica.
The physical issue created concern for Pumas during the decisive stretch of the Apertura 2026 tournament, Soy Fútbol reported. The veteran goalkeeper instead received hyaluronic acid injections in the knee, according to TUDN reporter Rodrigo Celorio cited by Soy Fútbol.
The recovery plan focuses on targeted muscle strengthening during the FIFA international window. Navas planned to begin using a stationary bike during the week of November 9 to reactivate the area, Fútbol Centroamérica reported.
Ruiz previously indicated that the medical intervention required roughly ten days of rest. That downtime formed part of the planned knee care rather than a timeline for competitive absence. The club avoided a surgical intervention to keep the experienced player available for their final regular-season fixture.
March represents a potential window for the goalkeeper’s return to the Costa Rican national team, Fútbol Centroamérica reported. Si Keylor está en buen nivel y sigue con ganas de estar en la Selección, va a ser tomado en cuenta,
Ruiz stated, according to Fútbol Centroamérica.