Tiago Santos Leaves Lille Match on Stretcher Against Le Havre

Lille defender Tiago Santos was carried off on a stretcher after a dangerous challenge by Richardson during Lille's Ligue 1 match against Le Havre on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The incident raised concerns about a potentially serious injury for the 24-year-old Portuguese right back, who had previously suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament two years earlier. Lille had taken an early lead through Dilane Bakwa in the fifth minute, according to Foot Mercato.

The team entered the match seeking to move temporarily to the top of the Ligue 1 standings and maintain its positive momentum under coach Davide Ancelotti. The injury disrupted Lille's efforts to build on its strong start. Santos was replaced by Maxima Goffi after the challenge left him in severe pain and prompted an immediate call for medical assistance.

According to Foot Mercato, Richardson's tackle caught Santos's leg while the defender's foot was firmly planted on the pitch. Santos screamed in pain before medical staff attended to him and helped him leave the field on a stretcher.

The incident also drew attention to the referee's disciplinary decision. Foot Mercato reported that Richardson was not shown a yellow card for the challenge, despite the apparent danger involved. Santos's previous knee injury adds to concerns surrounding the latest incident. The Portuguese defender suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament two years ago, although the extent and nature of his new injury were not confirmed in the source report.