In Madrid, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s encouraging spell at Deportivo La Coruña has been interrupted by right-knee surgery, with the experienced forward now beginning a recovery programme back in Galicia.
Key takeaways
- Aubameyang underwent a successful operation on his right knee on Thursday the 24th.
- The procedure addressed discomfort in the lateral meniscus suffered during Deportivo’s 1-1 draw with Real Betis.
- The 37-year-old is expected to be unavailable for between four and six weeks.
- He has contributed five goals and two assists during a productive period of the season.
- Barcelona loanee Marc Casadó is also sidelined after surgery for a fractured right collarbone.
A recovery begins after Madrid procedure
Aubameyang was discharged from hospital after the operation and will return to La Coruña, where Deportivo’s medical staff will oversee the first stage of his rehabilitation.
The striker had been playing through the knee issue before undergoing treatment following the draw against Real Betis. His projected absence of four to six weeks removes an important attacking presence from the squad at a point when he had found both goals and creative influence.
With five goals and two assists already registered, Aubameyang had become one of Deportivo’s most effective senior figures. The club must now manage his return carefully rather than rush the former international back into action.
Casadó adds to Deportivo’s injury concerns
Deportivo are also dealing with a separate setback in midfield. Marc Casadó, on loan from Barcelona, suffered a fracture to his right clavicle and required an operation.
The two injuries leave the Coruña side without options in different areas of the pitch, as Aubameyang works towards fitness after his meniscus procedure and Casadó recovers from his shoulder injury.
