Eintracht Frankfurt summer signing Salcedo undergoes successful surgery
Eintracht Frankfurt's summer signing Carlos Salcedo has undergone successful surgery on a shoulder injury sustained on international duty for Mexico at the Confederations Cup.
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The injury occurred when the 23-year-old, who will join the Eagles this summer, fell badly during his side's 2-1 win over New Zealand on Matchday 2 of the tournament.
Frankfurt have now confirmed that the defender had surgery at a specialist clinic in Monterrey, Mexico, on Saturday and will be able leave on Monday to begin a course of rehabilitation. The club reiterated that Salcedo is expected to be sidelined for up to three months.
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"That the injury has come at this moment is very unfortunate and sad because Carlos has been very much looking forward to his new club," said Frankfurt sporting director Fredi Bobic. "We wish him all the best with his recovery and look forward to meeting him soon."
Salcedo's Frankfurt and Mexico team-mate Marco Fabian helped his side recover from a 1-0 deficit to win the game 2-1, setting up their equalising goal in Sochi. El Tri are now into the semi-finals at the tournament after defeating hosts Russia 2-1 on Saturday.
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