As reported earlier, Casillas suffered an injury to his hand while playing for Madrid against Valencia in the Copa del Rey, the middle of last week. Spain's number one goalkeeper Alvaro Albeloa kicked her, trying to throw the ball from the defense of El Real.
Since the beginning of Casillas and Madrid camp was worried the injury would keep him out long. And after undergoing surgery on Friday (01/25/2013) Spanish time, the fear was evident.
"The operation went well. Recovery process will take eight to 12 weeks. Would be better just to wait and not talk about how long it takes," said a doctor who handles Casillas, Miguel Del Cerro, as quoted by Reuters.
Absent about three months, Casillas will pass some important games of Madrid. Among these are the last 16 of the Champions League Manchester United and cons El Clasico with Barcelona in the Copa del Rey both well in La Liga Primera.
Both Madrid goalkeeper Antonio Adan, almost certainly will be promoted to first choice Jose Mourinho under the crossbar. However, the news circulated in Spain mentions that Madrid would plunge into the transfer market looking for a more experienced goalkeeper as cover Casillas.
