39 days on, Vasco Sousa leaves hospital and begins recovery | OneFootball

Vasco Sousa’s ordeal seems, finally, to have taken a decisive step towards its end. The FC Porto midfielder, on loan to Moreirense, has been discharged from the hospital where he had been admitted since December 14, the date on which he suffered a fracture of the fibula in his right leg during the match against Benfica – 39 days have passed. After the surgery, an infection developed the following day, which required him to remain hospitalized to avoid complications.

The player has already begun treatment at the Jorge Costa Training and Sports Development Center, in Olival, now under the responsibility of the club that holds his contract. His girlfriend, Joana Guise, shared a video and an emotional message about the progress of his recovery, including records of particularly difficult moments; Vasco had to spend both Christmas and New Year’s in the hospital and, according to Joana, underwent “21 trips to the operating room” during this period.

“When we are little, we are told stories about superheroes, but no one tells us about those who don’t wear capes. Silent heroes, who keep going even when the future hangs by a thread,” she began.

“This hero is not like the others. He doesn’t give up when everything is taken from him. He rebuilds himself as many times as necessary. (…) Maybe this isn’t the fairy tale he was promised, but it’s a real story – made of falls, new beginnings, and a strength you don’t learn from books. (…) And teaching everyone that true heroes don’t live in the pages of books, they live by our side. And I have the privilege of loving one of them,” Joana concludes.

Vasco Sousa, 22 years old, had already overcome another serious injury last season, after establishing himself in the first team under Vítor Bruno. At Moreirense, he has made nine appearances and scored one goal.

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