After two disappointing campaigns in Turin, Arthur Melo was hoping for a new lease on life after completing a deadline move to Liverpool last summer.
The Brazilian failed to cement himself during his time at Juventus, but Jurgen Klopp identified him as an emergency option to bolster his midfield, which has been ravaged by injuries.
Ironically, the 26-year-old ended up on the absentee list after taking a hit.
As reported by The Athletic via Calciomercato, Arthur will soon undergo surgery that should leave him out of action for a period of between three and four months.
A hard blow for the former Barça player who trained with the red U-21 in the hope of regaining his best physical level, but without success. The surgery will put the final nail in the coffin for his World Cup hopes.
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Naturally, Arthur himself is the worst affected party in the whole scenario, but this also serves as a serious blow to Juventus.
The Italians sent the midfielder on loan to Anfield Road in the hope of making the deal permanent the following summer.
However, the player’s recurring physical problems will likely make Liverpool look elsewhere while also alienating some of their other suitors.
