Arão undergoes kidney surgery, set to miss Santos for at least two weeks | OneFootball

On Monday, Santos announced that Willian Arão underwent surgery after experiencing a kidney stone crisis following the match against Red Bull Bragantino on Sunday. As a result, the Peixe midfielder will be sidelined for at least two weeks.

Arão did not return after halftime, with Joao Schmidt taking his place for the second half. Initially, the reason for the substitution was thought to be discomfort in his right calf, but further tests revealed a different issue.

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After the match, Arão experienced a kidney stone crisis and was taken to Hospital São Luiz in São Paulo. There, tests identified a large kidney stone, which was determined to be the cause of his condition. Therefore, he underwent surgery to avoid further complications.

“Something that wasn’t in the plans, but life is like that sometimes. I’ll do my best to stay in shape and come back as soon as possible,” the player posted on his Instagram profile.

It’s worth noting that Santos’ medical department is already treating four other players: Thaciano (right hamstring), Neymar (left knee), Gustavo Henrique (right adductor), and Tiquinho Soares (left calf).

Santos’ Situation in the Paulistão

With the draw against Bragantino, Santos reached six points, but remains in ninth place in the Campeonato Paulista. The top eight teams advance to the second phase of the State Championship. The bottom two are relegated.

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