Fiorentina lose Dodo to long-term knee injury

Fiorentina have confirmed that proper again Dodo shall be out for a minimum of six months after struggling a severe knee harm.

The 24-year-old Brazilian full again was compelled off the pitch within the sixth minute of the Viola’s 2-0 win over Udinese on Sunday, being changed by teenager Michael Kayode after struggling a regarding knee harm.

Dodo joined Fiorentina final 12 months from Shakhtar Donetsk in a deal value round €14m. In his debut season, he noticed over 3600 minutes of motion throughout 50 complete appearances, scoring as soon as and offering 4 assists.

As introduced immediately, Dodo has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture, forcing him to endure an operation. He’ll be out of motion for a minimum of six months as he works on his restoration.

Fiorentina will search for a alternative within the January switch window and make some adaptions within the meantime, utilizing Cristiano Biraghi or Lucas Martinez Quarta on the proper facet of the backline.