Dodô has made himself a regular fixture in the Bahia side this campaign and stood a good chance of being utilised by parent club Corinthians in 2012, but he must now focus first on a full recovery.
Words of advice and sympathy have come in from former team-mate Ronaldo, as well as current team-mate and goalkeeper Marcelo Lomba. There is much hope that Dodô will return to his recent levels upon his 2012 return.
Bolivar, whose dangerous tackle caused the incident, has since expressed remorse and apologised to the youngster.
