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Lokomotiv’s Sam Deroo Diagnosed With Cancer, Will Undergo Chemotherapy

The Belgian outside hitter pledged to fight the illness, aiming to help the team during treatment.

Overview

  • Lokomotiv Novosibirsk announced the diagnosis after a routine medical exam via the club’s official Telegram channel on December 8.
  • The club said Deroo will receive a course of chemotherapy and did not disclose further medical details or a timeline for return.
  • Lokomotiv affirmed that the 33-year-old’s contract remains in force and that he stays with the team.
  • In a message to fans, Deroo called the treatment difficult, vowed to keep supporting the squad, and thanked supporters for their encouragement.
  • Deroo joined Lokomotiv this season and previously played for Zenit-Kazan and Dynamo Moscow, winning four Russian league titles and three national cups.