3-08-07 - Kelly Undergoes Knee Surgery

Kelly underwent a successful knee surgery yesterday and is expected to fully recover. The player will undergo physical therapy for 3-4 weeks before being allowed to start working out. His progress will determine whether or not Grêmio offers him a contract.

Kelly told Grêmio upon his arrival about his injury. The club has decided to wait before making a final decision on signing him. Playing in his favor are his honest disclosure about the injury and the fact that the registration periods for the Gaucho State Championship and the Libertadores Cup group stage are over, meaning he cannot play until the playoffs. The Libertadores Cup playoffs begin in May, giving the midfielder ample time to recover.