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John Kennedy re-hospitalized due to knee surgery complications
Fluminense striker John Kennedy has been re-hospitalized following complications from knee surgery. The club stated that the 24-year-old presented an atypical joint effusion on the sixth day post-operation, which carries a risk of infection. The hospitalization is being treated as a preventive measure.
Kennedy underwent surgery to repair his right anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) on August 18, after sustaining the injury during a Copa do Brasil match against Vasco on August 1. Before the surgery, the player had undergone two weeks of physiotherapy to reduce swelling.
Kennedy has been a key performer for Fluminense this season, recording 14 goals and two assists in 38 matches. Due to the nature of ACL injuries, he is expected to be sidelined for approximately nine months, likely missing the remainder of the current season.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Kennedy is expected to return to the field within nine months. www.dgabc.com.br · www.oliberal.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The player has scored 14 goals in 38 matches this season. www.dgabc.com.br · esporte.ig.com.br · www.oliberal.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] John Kennedy was hospitalized preventively due to an atypical joint effusion that could lead to infection. folhadoleste.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · esporte.ig.com.br · www.oliberal.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The injury occurred during a match against Vasco in the Copa do Brasil on August 1. www.dgabc.com.br · esporte.ig.com.br · www.oliberal.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The player underwent surgery on his right anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) on August 18. folhadoleste.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · esporte.ig.com.br · www.oliberal.com