Aubameyang returns in 43 days after meniscus surgery at Deportivo
Operated on 24 September, the Gabon striker came back earlier than expected and his header against Osasuna set up Deportivo's winning goal.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back far sooner than expected. Operated on his meniscus on 24 September after an injury against Betis, the Gabonese striker returned after 43 days, when initial estimates had pointed to six or eight weeks out. His comeback had an immediate impact at Deportivo La Coruña: he came on in the 69th minute against Osasuna and his header, saved by Herrera, set up Nsongo's winning tap-in and ended a six-match run without a win.
According to TuttoMercatoWeb, surgeon Manuel Leyes was surprised by the condition of the knee. Before the injury, the 37-year-old had scored five goals and provided two assists in seven matches. Ahead of the trip to Espanyol, coach Antonio Hidalgo is weighing how to manage his minutes, without ruling out a start.
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