Roma forward Adriano has shoulder surgery

Roma forward Adriano has shoulder surgery

Published Jan. 25, 2011 4:58 p.m. ET

AS Roma forward Adriano has had an operation on his injured right shoulder is expected to miss a month of action.

The Brazilian was injured during last week's Italian Cup win over Lazio.

Roma says the decision to opt for surgery was made after Adriano felt persistent pain and instability, plus the club wanted to avoid a recurrence.

The 28-year-old Adriano has yet to score in eight appearances since joining Roma from Flamengo in June 2010.

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