Marano, who was recently injured in training, is expected to meet with the coaching staff and medical team at Porto on Wednesday.
The Italian midfielder has been out of action since suffering a setback during a match against Inter Milan earlier this month. Marano underwent surgery to repair a muscle injury, but he is now set to undergo further testing before being able to return to training.
If Marano is unable to make a full recovery in time for the start of the new season, there will be concerns about his availability for the upcoming matches against Lazio and Atalanta. However,Campeonato Brasileiro Action the club is hopeful that he will be ready to play by the end of the month.
In the meantime, the club has already signed two new players to fill the gap left by Marano's absence. Brazilian winger Rui Costa has joined from Cagliari, while Spanish defender Álvaro Morata has come in from Real Madrid. Both players have impressed so far in pre-season and could provide valuable cover for Marano if needed.
It remains to be seen how Marano's injury will impact the rest of the squad's preparations for the new season. The club is currently preparing for its first pre-season friendly against Dynamo Kiev on July 22nd, and will need to ensure that all key players are fully fit and ready to perform at their best. With Marano's injury update still pending, it will be important to stay tuned to see how the situation develops.