Rongcheng Romulo: Return to Brazil on Monday for surgery and return to competition next year
Written by Qin Yun/Captain Q
Today, Romulo, the core of the Rongcheng team, has confirmed the itinerary to leave for Brazil on June 12. Romulo ruptured the cruciate ligament in his left foreknee during a away match between Rongcheng and Harbour on 4 June and is in dire need of treatment. Brazilians will undergo surgery in their hometown this time.
In the home game of the 12th round of the Chinese Super League on June 8, although Rongcheng created several excellent chances, they were unable to break through the goal of the Jinmen Tigers and unfortunately accepted a 0-0 draw. For Rongcheng, it is a pity that they failed to win three points at home, but it is the serious injury of core player Romulo in the last round away game against Harbour that is a more significant loss.
Rongcheng Club Official Number: Romulo is injured
Romulo was injured during the Rongcheng class challenge Harbour on the afternoon of June 3. Just nine minutes into the game, Romulo injured his support leg when he tackled the opposing player Wang Shen and overtimed. He was subsequently replaced by Palacios, a new foreign aid brought in this year. In stoppage time, Palacios scored and Rongcheng won 1-0 away.
Rongcheng's away victory over the harbour was costly
On the night of the match, Romulo's injury was diagnosed in Shanghai: the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee was ruptured and he had to undergo surgery as soon as possible. The Brazilian foreign signing has been reimbursed this season and will not return until next year after a six-month rehabilitation period after surgery. Romulo has already decided to leave Rong on the afternoon of June 12, return to São Paulo, Brazil, after connecting flights through Hong Kong and Dubai, and then return to his hometown of Recife. Previously, both the club and Romulo had contacted various medical institutions in various countries and finally decided to return to Brazil for surgery.
On the night of his injury, Romulo announced his injury on social media
Prior to his injury, Romulo was in good form and was named Super League Player of the Month for May. As a forward player, Romulo has always been the offensive hub of Rongcheng, and this serious injury has hit the team's offensive system hard, which may affect the team's goal this season.
The flowers fall on their own blossom day, and they are stored for the next year.
Due to Romulo's longer off-season, the club had to consider bringing in foreign signings to fill its vacancy during the summer window. It is reported that the club has authorized head coach Xu Zhengyuan to find candidates. Considering that the club also hopes that Romulo will return next year after recovering from injury, the new foreign aid will most likely be brought in on loan.