Cao Yunding, the retired Chinese footballer who played for several clubs in Europe, has been sidelined with a knee injury for several months due to his involvement in a controversial incident.
On March 27, Cao underwent surgery on his left knee, which he suffered from ligament damage during a match against Manchester City FC in the Premier League last season. The surgery was successful, but it took some time before he could fully recover.
According to sources close to Cao, he is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the Shanghai Shenhua training facility, where he will be working on his recovery. He has not yet announced his exact timeline for returning to play, but there is no doubt that he will need time to recover completely.
It remains to be seen how long Cao will be out of action, but it is clear that his absence from the field will be significant for both him and the club. As a retired player, he will have to adapt to life without playing regularly, while also dealing with the emotional toll of losing such a prominent figure in the sport.
Despite this setback, Cao remains committed to continuing to work towards his comeback and to help the club achieve success again. It is likely that he will return to the field soon after his surgery, and we can expect to see him back on the pitch as soon as possible.