Adelaide defender Daniel Talia will miss longer than expected after surgery to repair his left knee.
The 27-year-old won’t return to full training for 10-12 weeks according to the club’s website.
He is still expected to be ready to go come Round 1.
Talia needed the procedure after aggravating an old meniscus injury in his left knee.
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