Madrid, Oct. 9 -- Deportivo La Coruna striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is philosophical about the knee injury that put a halt to his excellent start to the season with the recently promoted club.

Aubameyang had started the campaign with five goals in Deportivo's opening six matches on its return to La Liga, but damaged his right meniscus playing against Betis on the eve of the international break and needed an operation.

"I don't know how much time is left, but I'm improving every day. I'm off the crutches now. I'm walking a little at a time. I'm starting on the bike, but the most important thing is not feeling any discomfort in the knee," he commented at a press event held on Thursday.

Aubameyang explained he had been told he could be ...