Barcelona said Barcelona Atlètic goalkeeper Eder Aller has undergone right-hip surgery and faces an estimated recovery period of around four months. The club set out the timing, location and medical staff involved in the procedure.
Club statement
The club's statement read: "The Barcelona Atlètic player Eder Aller underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right hip on Friday morning to treat an injury to the cartilage and the labral cartilage. The operation was carried out by doctors Fabián Oraza and Marc Aguilar, of the club's medical services, at the Hospital de Barcelona. The recovery period is estimated at around four months."
Squad appearances
Aller was named in the squad for the first three La Liga matches against Elche, Athletic Bilbao and Rayo Vallecano. He was also present in Barcelona Atlètic's opening match against Náxara.
Youth League match
Aller started against Feyenoord in the UEFA Youth League on 10 September and left the pitch at half-time, with Gerard Sala coming on in his place.
Time out of action
GOAL reported that physical problems had kept Aller out of action with the first team, Barcelona Atlètic and the youth sides since the end of last August.