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"The player was examined by the club's medical department who confirmed the need for surgery, which will be carried out on Wednesday," they said on their website.
Adriano, hoping to reclaim a place in the Brazil team, resumed training last week after his return to Brazil from Italy early last month following a disappointing, injury-plagued season in which he failed to score a goal.
