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Real Madrid centre back Pepe returned to Portugal where he has undergone an arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle on Wednesday. It will be a big blow for the La Liga champions ahead of the important Champions League match against Manchester United.
According to Real Madrid’s official website: “After feeling pain in his right ankle and a medical checkup, the Real Madrid player Pepe was operated on this morning in Porto.”
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The tactical defender is the key man in the heart of the defense for the Galácticos. They lost 11% of La Liga matches playing with him and 21% when playing without him. This will create a serious selection dilemma for Jose Mourinho to choose his replacement.
Fabio Coentrao and Marcelo was also in the injury list in recent weeks, which will increase the headache of the ‘Special One’. Also Sergio Ramos is suspended for the match against Real Sociedad on Sunday.
