Alan Varela, the Portuguese midfielder who has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, is reportedly set to undergo surgery in just over two weeks to address a knee injury that he suffered against Real Madrid last weekend.

The 28-year-old midfielder has been sidelined since the match due to the injury and it remains to be seen how long he will be out of action.

However, it's worth noting that Varela has already shown some resilience in recent months, scoring three goals for his country in international friendlies and making a handful of appearances for the Portugal national team.

Despite the setback, Varela is still expected to feature regularly for FC Porto, as the club is looking to strengthen their midfield with new signings this summer.

Varela has been a key player for Porto during his time there, helping the side to reach the UEFA Europa League final in 2019, but injuries have taken a toll on his career so far.

With a new season on the horizon, Varela will need to work hard to regain his form and prove himself as a key player for the club next season.

As for FC Porto, they've also had to make changes to their squad following the departure of star striker João Menezes, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.

The club has already made some impressive signings, including young talents like Lopes and Bento, but it's clear that they'll need to focus on finding a reliable replacement for Menezes before the start of the new campaign.

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