Barcelona-linked Dodo hospitalised but assures fans: ‘Don’t worry, it’s nothing’ | OneFootball

Fiorentina full-back Dodo, who has been linked with a move to Barcelona in recent weeks, has been hospitalised with appendicitis according to reports in Italy, but the Brazilian is in good spirits and has joked with fans: ‘For someone who returned from a cruciate in four months, appendicitis is nothing’.

Fiorentina general manager Alessandro Ferrari told Sky Sport Italia that Dodo is in hospital for mandatory checks after being diagnosed with appendicitis. It remains to be seen whether he will require surgery, or whether he will be able to recover with alternative treatment without going under the knife.

Dodo played the entirety of Fiorentina’s 2-1 win away against Cagliari on Wednesday evening, but he is now expected to miss the visit from Empoli in Serie A on Sunday, and is also at risk of missing out on the Conference League semi-final first leg against Real Betis on Thursday.

Dodo laughs off appendicitis diagnosis

FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 28: Head coach Raffaele Palladino manager of ACF Fiorentina and Domilson Cordeiro dos Santos known as Dodo reacts during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and Lecce at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 28, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Despite his current condition, the Brazilian appears to be in good spirits and has assured fans that the illness is ‘nothing’ in a comment on Instagram.

Replying to a post from Passione Fiorentina on Instagram, Dodo replied: “Don’t worry guys, for someone who came back from a cruciate in four months, appendicitis is nothing.”

He later joked, referring to his speed: “Appendicitis didn’t make it, I was running and it couldn’t keep up.”