Here’s the latest I can confirm about Latrell Mitchell’s injury situation based on recent reports:
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As of February 28, 2026, Latrell Mitchell underwent a surgeon’s review for a left midfoot injury and the decision was to manage the injury conservatively (no surgery). He’ll have a follow-up scan in about two weeks to monitor progress. This update came directly from the South Sydney Rabbitohs [source: injury update article dated 2026-02-28].
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In mid-2025, reports indicated a back injury causing him to miss a game, with indications he would be unavailable for one to two weeks and that the club aimed for him to be fit for upcoming fixtures; nothing suggested a long-term surgery at that time [source: Yahoo Australia 2025-02-19 and related coverage].
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There were earlier 2024–2024-era updates noting foot/ligament concerns with hopes of avoiding surgery and potential return in late 2024, though some timelines shifted depending on scans and specialist reviews [source: Sporting News 2024-07-22; earlier update summaries in web results].
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In early 2026, there are also articles noting a calf/low-back related issue impacting training or a specific match, with expectations for a return for later stages of the season; these pieces emphasize typical short-term recovery windows rather than long-term impairment [source: 7News and Yahoo 2026-01-28, 2026-05-07].
Illustration of likely trajectory:
- Short-term: injury managed non-surgically, scheduled scans to confirm healing.
- Mid-term: gradual return to training, ramp-up clears medical clearance.
- Return: return-to-play once scans and clinical assessments show stability.
If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline (dates, injury type, and return targets) from the latest confirmed updates and monitor for new official Rabbitohs announcements. Also, tell me if you want sources inline after each item.