Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas has been told he will require two to three months of rest and recuperation after his heart attack, Goal understands.
The 37-year-old was hospitalised on Wednesday after suffering the heart attack while training with Porto and required emergency surgery.
Casillas, who is doing well and in stable condition, is expected to be released from the hospital on Saturday.
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After his release, Casillas is expected to have daily follow-ups, while being placed on medication to aid his recovery.
With a minimum two-month expected recovery time, the goalkeeper will be sidelined for the remainder of Porto’s season.