Aurélio Buta to undergo knee surgery; what to know | OneFootball

Full-back Aurélio Buta will undergo surgery this Wednesday to repair a meniscus injury in his right knee. The player is expected to be sidelined from São Paulo’s activities for at least two months. The injury was identified, and the medical department initially recommended conservative treatment.

In the meantime, Buta even returned to field work. He went through the transition phase and was close to rejoining the team. However, after further evaluations, it was determined that surgery would be more effective for the full-back’s recovery.

Aurélio Buta was signed in the mid-year transfer window with the approval of the football department. Raphinha presented the player as a good market opportunity. Approved by Dorival Jr., Buta has played only three matches since arriving in São Paulo.

Besides Aurélio Buta, São Paulo also lost a center-back

In addition to Aurélio Buta, São Paulo also lost center-back Domingos Duarte. He is out for the rest of the season. The 31-year-old Portuguese defender suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his knee. He will undergo surgery and will only return in 2027. Domingos suffered the injury during São Paulo’s 1-0 victory last Sunday against Internacional.

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The club waited for the deadline set by its medical department to carry out the imaging exam and detect the player’s injury. After the tests, Domingos Duarte began the pre-operative protocol. The Portuguese defender’s absence will be a major problem for coach Dorival Jr.

Without the duo, Tricolor Paulista returns to action on October 2 against Santos in the Brazilian Championship. The team was recently eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana and will only have the Brasileirão on its schedule until the end of the season. The club’s main goal is to secure qualification for an international competition for the 2027 season.

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