Aubameyang to Undergo Knee Surgery, Deportivo Announce
The short version
- Aubameyang will have surgery Thursday, September 24, in Madrid on an external meniscus injury.
- The injury occurred during Deportivo's match against Real Betis.
- His return to group training will depend on his recovery.
- He has seven goal contributions in seven appearances since joining Deportivo.
Deportivo La Coruña confirmed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will have surgery on an external meniscus injury suffered against Real Betis.
Deportivo La Coruña have announced that forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will undergo surgery to address a knee problem, ruling him out for an unspecified period.
In a club statement issued Wednesday, Deportivo said the Gabon international will be operated on Thursday, September 24, by traumatologist Manuel Leyes at the Olympia Center in Madrid. The procedure targets discomfort in his external meniscus, an issue he suffered during the match against Real Betis.
The club indicated that his recovery progress will determine when he returns to group training, with no timetable given for a comeback to match action.
Aubameyang joined the newly promoted La Liga side in a cut-price transfer this past summer and has made a strong start, recording seven goal contributions in seven appearances for the Branquiazuis.
