FC Porto's Latest Injury Update: Marcano's Recovery Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Updated:2025-12-05 08:13 Views:133FC Porto has announced that striker Mario Balotelli is currently undergoing surgery to repair a knee injury, which was suffered in the Champions League match against Manchester United on Saturday.
The club confirmed that the Italian international will be out for at least six months and could miss out on the upcoming season as he recovers from his latest injury. The news comes just weeks after the club announced the arrival of a new goalkeeper, with Luiz Felipe Scolari replacing Roberto Mancini as manager.
Balotelli had been ruled out of action for around two weeks due to a calf injury but the club have now confirmed that he has undergone further testing and is expected to be back on the pitch by mid-July.
In addition to Balotelli's absence, FC Porto also announced that midfielder Kevin Strootman has been ruled out for several months with a knee ligament injury. The 26-year-old was called up to the national team last week and is expected to return soon,Primeira Liga Hotspots although he may face some setbacks before then.
Despite this setback, FC Porto remains confident in their squad and are hoping to make a strong start to the new campaign. They are looking forward to welcoming back players such as captain Cristiano Ronaldo and winger Luis Figo who have been sidelined with injuries. The club has also secured a number of other reinforcements including defenders Marco Reus and Thiago Alcantara.
Overall, FC Porto's recovery from the latest injury update is a positive sign for the team's future and they remain optimistic about their chances of making progress this season. With the right support and training, they should be able to bounce back from this setback and continue to improve as the season progresses.
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