Deportivos Filipe Luis out for 6 months

After operating on Filipe Luis' ankle, surgeon Rafael Arriaza believes the Brazilian could be back on the football pitch within six months. Filipe was rushed into the operating theatre almost as soon as he arrived at the hospital, as one of the main arteries was being obstructed, which could well have led to amputation had it been left for too long. Filipe suffered a terrifying three centimetre dislocation of the ankle along with a fracture of the fibula. Those who were with the player after the incident claimed he was 'as serene as a bullfighter that has just been gored by a bull', telling everyone to calm down and insisting everything was fine. Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper, Gorka Iraizoz, whose unfortunate fall caused Filipes ankle to twist, even claimed the Deportivo star had told him to cheer up as they met after his operation. An absolute inspiration and let's hope the full-back, who was being closely montiored by both Barcelona and Real Madrid, makes a speedy recovery and returns the incredibly talented player he undoubtedly is.