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Zhemaletdinov successfully underwent surgery for Achilles injury
Lokomotiv Moscow midfielder Rifat Zhemaletdinov underwent surgery in a clinic in Spain, the press service of Muscovites reports on Telegram.
Earlier, the 25-year-old midfielder was injured in training. He was confirmed to have severe damage to his Achilles tendon.
— Rifat Zhemaletdinov successfully underwent surgery on Achilles. Today, the Lokomotiv midfielder was successfully operated on at a clinic in Spain. Representatives of our club are constantly in touch with the operating surgeon to monitor the condition of the player. Zhemaletdinov will spend the next few weeks in the clinic, where the first stage of rehabilitation will begin. Cheers, Rifat! We look forward to your speedy recovery,” the message says on the club’s Telegram channel.
Zhemaletdinov played 30 matches for Lokomotiv in all competitions in the 2021/22 season, scored 9 goals and provided 7 assists. Estimated recovery time is 7 to 9 months.
Source: Sportbox
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