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Carles Perez Hospitalized After Sustaining Genital Dog Bite

Medical teams have kept him under close observation during an extended hospital stay to evaluate the need for surgery.

Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Getafe - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - September 25, 2024 FC Barcelona's Alejandro Balde in action with Getafe's Carles Perez REUTERS/Albert Gea/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Perez, 27, intervened to separate his dog from an aggressive neighbor’s pet on July 30, suffering a severe bite to his genitals.
  • He underwent emergency treatment and received six stitches before medical teams monitored him in Thessaloniki for over 24 hours.
  • Specialists have evaluated the possibility of further surgical intervention and plan a recovery period under close care.
  • The former Barcelona academy graduate made 11 first-team appearances after debuting in 2019 before transferring to Aris Thessaloniki.
  • Fans and teammates have posted messages of support on social media, reflecting widespread concern for his progress.