Lecce Midfielder Medon Berisha Faces Season-Ending Injury
Lecce midfielder Medon Berisha will miss the remainder of the 2025-2026 Serie A season after sustaining a lesion to the tendon in his right rectus femoris muscle, the club announced on March 23, 2026.
Injury Details and Timeline
The injury occurred during a training session on Saturday, March 22, 2026, in a different area than a previous injury to the same leg sustained in December 2025 while playing against Pisa. Balkanweb reported the initial injury in December revealed a second-degree lesion of the rectus femoris muscle.
Treatment and Recovery
Berisha will travel to Finland on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, to consult with Professor Lempainem to evaluate the possibility of surgery. The club statement indicates that a return to play during the current season is unlikely, regardless of the chosen treatment path.
Berisha’s 2025-2026 Season
The 22-year-old Berisha has made 14 competitive appearances for Lecce this season, scoring two goals and providing three assists. The injury is a significant setback for both the player and Lecce, who are battling to avoid relegation from Serie A.
Player Background
Medon Berisha, born on October 21, 2003, in Münsingen, Switzerland, plays as a central midfielder for Lecce. He has represented Albania at the U19, U20, and U21 levels, as well as Kosovo at the U21 level, before committing to the Albania national team. He has earned four senior caps for Albania as of September 4, 2025, according to Wikipedia. Berisha joined Lecce in 2022 after developing through the youth systems of Bern, Young Boys, and Lecce’s Primavera team, winning the 2022-23 national youth championship with Lecce.