Since arriving at Glorioso, in the second half of 2021, the right-back has already undergone three operations. We’ll be back on the pitch on Sunday
Now, will you do it? Right back Rafael has finally returned to Botafogo. Played against Sampaio Corrêa in the return semi-final of the Rio Cup, the defender returns to the black and white after eight months. After all, he had a serious patellar tendon injury in his left knee and needed surgery to reconstruct the area.
Given that Fábio Matias has to make use of a reserve team, the chances of Rafael starting are great. The last time the player took to the field, Botafogo beat Vasco 2-0, at Nilton Santos, in July, in last year’s Brasileirão. On that occasion, in fact, Glorioso took the lead in the competition.
Now, the 33-year-old veteran wants to look ahead and seize the opportunity at his favorite club. Former Manchester United, Fluminense and Lyon, he has never hidden the fact that he is a die-hard Botafogo fan.
“I want to thank God and my family for being with me in this difficult time, also I will never forget the help of everyone in the club. Physiotherapist, doctors, psychologist, nutritionist and staff, thank you for your love and attention. Thank you very much special thanks also to all the fans who have maintained their support,” Rafael wrote.
Rafael’s other injuries
This is the third serious injury that Rafael has overcome since arriving at Botafogo in mid-2021. At the beginning of 2022, in January, at Carioca, he suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in his left foot. At the time the defender was out of action for seven months and also had to undergo an operation.
In September of the same year, upon returning from the Brazilian championship, Rafael suffered a craniofacial trauma. New surgery before his return. This time, however, he was 100% one month after the injury. Who knows whether the series of bad luck may have come to an end?
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Source: Terra
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