According to AS, Deportivo La Coruña greatly misses Aubameyang, and the player is eager to return to the pitch. The forward is accelerating his recovery as much as possible, and his rehabilitation is progressing rapidly. On Tuesday, Aubameyang unexpectedly rejoined partial team training, completing the first half of the session normally with his teammates. This comes just over a month after his meniscus surgery on September 25.
The report notes that Aubameyang's original recovery period was estimated at one and a half to two months. He is now confirmed to miss the Copa del Rey and the match against Osasuna. The game against Espanyol on November 7 will be his first opportunity to return.
Deportivo La Coruña confirmed in a statement: "Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang began training with the full squad at the Deportivo La Coruña training center on Tuesday morning, October 27, amidst persistent drizzle. The forward completed the first half of the activation training and rondos with his teammates, then continued training according to the individual plan established with rehabilitation specialist Nando Rodríguez." This brings the team's top scorer closer to a return to action.
Coach Antonio Hidalgo stated this Friday: "The injury is recovering well, and his return will depend on how he feels." This is the first serious injury in the forward's long career. Aubameyang himself confirmed that the most optimistic return timeline is six weeks, which would align with the match against Espanyol, before the La Liga international break. "The decision on his return depends on when he can run on the pitch. That is the most important factor. Only then can you assess how he feels and his true condition." He was already able to train and run on grass last week. This week, he has progressed to the next stage by gradually rejoining the team.
Bil Nsongo will once again represent the Cameroon national team. The forward has been called up by head coach David Pagou to participate in two official matches during La Liga's second international break in mid-November.