To undergo knee surgery Pato has returned to Brazil and will undergo an "exploratory" surgery on his knee on Sept. 9, Orlando City announced Sunday. Impact The timetable for Pato's recovery likely depends on what is revealed in the "exploratory" surgery, but considering the operation won't even happen for another three weeks, it seems safe to assume he will not return to action this season. Pato tallied three goals and five assists in 22 MLS appearances (14 starts) in 2022, and he had been starting to carve out a role for himself in attacking midfield before injuring his knee against New York last weekend.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE