Deportivo La Coruna dealt major blow as Gabon star Aubameyang faces two-month injury spell

Deportivo have suffered a major setback with striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set to spend an extended period on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury.

The 37-year-old Gabonese forward had made an impressive start to the season, but his momentum has now been halted by a meniscus injury to his right knee.

According to reports, Aubameyang is expected to be sidelined for approximately two months after sustaining the injury during Deportivo’s La Liga meeting with Real Betis on September 20.

The encounter ended in a 1-1 draw, but the result came at a significant cost for Deportivo, with their experienced striker unable to continue his campaign without medical intervention.

Aubameyang underwent an MRI scan on Monday to determine the extent of the damage before travelling to Madrid for further medical examinations.

The additional tests confirmed damage to the meniscus in his right knee, with surgery subsequently deemed necessary.

The Gabon international is scheduled to undergo the operation on Thursday, September 24, as medical staff begin the process of treating the injury and putting the striker on the road to recovery.

The initial prognosis suggests that Aubameyang could be unavailable for around two months. However, Deportivo have yet to announce an official return date, meaning the exact length of his absence will only become clearer following the surgery and the early stages of his rehabilitation.

The injury represents a significant blow for Deportivo, particularly given Aubameyang’s form at the beginning of the campaign and the attacking experience he brings to the squad.

At 37, Aubameyang remains an important figure in the Deportivo attack, with his pace, movement and goalscoring ability providing an important dimension to the team.

His absence will now force the coaching staff to consider alternative options in attack while he focuses on his recovery.

Deportivo will also be hoping the scheduled operation goes smoothly and that Aubameyang can respond positively to rehabilitation without suffering any complications.

For now, the priority will be ensuring the striker makes a full recovery rather than rushing his return. While the current estimate points towards a two-month absence, his eventual comeback will depend on the outcome of Thursday’s surgery and his progress during rehabilitation.

Aubameyang’s injury therefore leaves Deportivo facing an important period without one of their key attacking players as they continue their La Liga campaign.