Brazilian defender Guilherme Ferreira of Wydad Athletic Club underwent successful surgery on Monday after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament, an injury that will keep him off the field for a long period. Dr. Abdelrazak Haifti supervised the operation at a private clinic in Casablanca, confirming its success and the player’s initiation of the initial recovery phase.
The Wydad medical team had opted to postpone the surgery for a few days to allow the Brazilian defender to complete the protocol for treating the swelling in his knee, as a precautionary measure to ensure the best surgical results. This injury came as a heavy blow to the team, especially since Guilherme Ferreira was one of the key pillars in Wydad’s defense this season.
Guilherme Ferreira is expected to be out of play for a long time as he will follow an intensive treatment program divided into three main stages: recovery, then physical rehabilitation, and finally a gradual return to group training. The player received significant support from his teammates and fans, wishing him a speedy recovery and a prompt return to bolster the ranks of Wydad.
It is worth mentioning that Ferreira got injured during the match against MC Oujda, and after the necessary medical examinations, his ACL rupture was confirmed. This injury prevented him from participating in the highly anticipated “derby” against Raja Athletic Club last Saturday, which affected the coach’s tactical options. Ferreira’s recovery and return to full physical and technical form is crucial for Wydad in the upcoming phase of the football season.
