Article by Romeo Ene – published Tuesday, September 23, 2025 7:55 / Updated Tuesday, September 23, 2025 7:55 pm
Simao Rocha (24 years old), the left defender of CFR Cluj, was successfully operated after accusing medical problems this season at the knee. The defender has undergone surgery in Portugal and is expected to return to the field.
The announcement was made by the Romanian vice -champion, through a statement published on social networks. Rocha He played only 51 minutes this season for CFR, in “Dubla” with Braga, from the third preliminary tour Europa League.
Simao Rocha, CFR defender has been successfully operated in Portugal
Following the pains accused lately at the knee, the specialists decided that our defender, Simao Roca, should be operated on.
We are glad that the surgery at one of the most famous doctors in Portugal went smoothly and we look forward to it on the ground!
– PRESS CFR Cluj
Simao Rocha, CFR defender has been successfully operated in Portugal
Dan Petrescu, the former coach of the CFR, had called “disappointment” on Rocha. It happened on August 14, after the return lost with Braga, 0-2, in the Europa League preliminaries.
Then, Roca replaced Aly Abeid after the break.
“Simao entered a half, but has the same problems with the knee. Unfortunately, Simao was a disappointment for me this season, only injured,” said “Bursuc”.
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The Rocha wears the shirt of the Romanian vice -champion in the summer of 2024. He played 35 matches and scored a single goal.
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It is listed by the specialized site transfermarkt at 1.4 million euros.
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He also played throughout his career in teams like Ferreira, Freamunde, Amarante, Real SC and Torrense, before signing with CFR Cluj.
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Eliminated from the European Cups, CFR Cluj is 12th in Superliga, with 8 points after 9 matches played.
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Aly Abeid and Mario Camora evolve on the post of Rocha, which has been used, but more in the right defense band.
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