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Brazilian striker Adriano has ruptured his left Achilles' tendon and will need surgery that will sideline him for five months.
The former Inter Milan and Roma striker was hurt during a light practice session on Tuesday, and doctors scheduled surgery for Wednesday.
Adriano signed for Corinthians in March and had been recovering from a shoulder injury. He was expected to make his debut with the Sao Paulo club in May at the start of the Brazilian league.
The 29-year-old striker played in the 2006 World Cup but missed last year's tournament in South Africa despite leading Flamengo to the national league title the year before.
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