Jon Morcillo underwent surgery yesterday to undergo surgery on the fractured left clavicle he suffered on Sunday in the league match against Girona in San Mamés. The rojiblanco winger had just left the pitch when he fell badly in an aerial dispute with a rival and had to be substituted due to an injury to his left arm.
As reported by the Bilbao club itself yesterday, the operation was “finished according to plan” and the Amorebieta footballer is in a position to start the corresponding rehabilitation process “next week” in Lezama, although there is no estimated term for the release of medical
Morcillo’s absence is the second official confirmed by Athletic ahead of next Sunday’s game in Vallecas against Rayo, as Yeray, who could not be present on Wednesday at El Sadar due to physical problems, must fulfill his equivalent to a penalty after seeing a fifth yellow card in this League in the aforementioned clash against Girona.
In addition, the presence of Ander Herrera is in doubt, absent from the last four games due to muscle problems, and even goalkeeper Unai Simón, who was replaced at half-time in the last game and fell on Wednesday in the first leg of the Cup. semifinals against Osasuna. due to a right Achilles tendon injury.
Source: La Verdad
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