Aubameyang advances and begins working with the group

Aubameyang returned to partial team training on Tuesday, completing the first half of the session a month after meniscus surgery; Espanyol on November 7 is targeted for his comeback.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang took a significant step in his recovery on Tuesday, October 27, joining Deportivo's group training for the first time since undergoing meniscus surgery on September 25. The Gabonese striker completed the opening phase of the session—activations and rondos—alongside his teammates at the Dépor Training Center before continuing with individual work under readaptation coach Nando Rodríguez.

Aubameyang had initially been given a recovery window of six to eight weeks. Manager Antonio Hidalgo confirmed the injury is progressing well, with the player's sensations determining his return timeline. The striker himself suggested he could be back within six weeks, which would align with Deportivo's match against Espanyol on November 7—just before the international break. He has already begun running on grass and is now being gradually reintegrated into group activities.

Separately, forward Nsongo Bil has been called up by Cameroon for two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Namibia on November 12 and 16 during the international window.