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Preparations for Lucas Coenen’s anticipated Monster Energy Supercross debut in 2027 have been interrupted by surgery, with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider undergoing a procedure to resolve a lingering injury.

The Belgian underwent surgery on Monday, coinciding with his 20th birthday, following complications sustained during this year’s MXGP World Championship.

Coenen had been battling a left hip injury sustained in a qualifying crash at the British Grand Prix in July, with the issue reportedly involving compression of the sciatic nerve and significantly disrupting the second half of his campaign.

“Different birthday spent! Finally found the problem and solved it, time to recover now,” Coenen posted on social media.

Despite the setback, Coenen returned to represent Belgium in a victorious Motocross of Nations (MXoN) appearance last month, before ultimately opting for surgery – with a recovery timeline not yet clear – ahead of his anticipated full-time move to America.

Coenen was initially confirmed to contest 450SX alongside 450MX in 2027, although speculation has since emerged that he could instead enter the 250SX East division. There has been no direct indication from either Coenen or Red Bull KTM that those plans have changed.