Universidad de Chile will be without forward Octavio Rivero for an extended period after the club announced he will undergo surgery. Rivero joined the Chilean side in the current transfer window after a productive spell with Barcelona de Guayaquil, where he registered 25 goals and one assist in 56 appearances.
However, the Uruguayan striker has struggled to make an impact since arriving at U de Chile, featuring for just 92 minutes without finding the back of the net. His time with the club has now been further disrupted by a recurring physical issue.
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According to reports, Rivero will undergo surgery on Friday to address synovitis caused by an osteochondral lesion. The recovery timeline is significant, with the former Colo Colo man not expected to return to action until July.
This leaves Universidad de Chile with fewer options up front. Eduardo Vargas and Juan Martín Lucero are now the primary attacking threats for the club, both having joined during this transfer window.
