Palmeiras give Piquerez injury update, confirm surgery | OneFootball

On Monday, Palmeiras provided an update on left-back Piquerez’s condition. After undergoing tests, the medical staff diagnosed the Uruguayan with a ligament rupture in his right ankle.

Piquerez underwent further tests last Sunday, after being injured during the friendly between Uruguay and England. The player will undergo surgery and, afterward, begin the recovery process under the supervision of the Uruguayan national team’s medical staff.

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Palmeiras statement

“Further tests carried out on Sunday (29) confirmed that left-back Piquerez suffered a ligament rupture in his right ankle during the friendly between Uruguay and England on Friday (27) at Wembley Stadium.

In the coming days, the athlete will undergo a surgical procedure and begin the recovery process under the care of the Health and Performance Center (NSP). The work will be monitored by the medical staff of the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF).”

What happened?

Piquerez started in the friendly between Uruguay and England, which ended in a 1-1 draw, but left on a stretcher still in the first half, giving Palmeiras fans a scare. In the 10th minute, the full-back challenged forward Madueke and saw the England player fall onto his ankle.

The full-back was diagnosed with a sprain in his right ankle and was released from the squad’s camp to return to the club. As soon as he arrived at Palmeiras, he was assessed by the Health and Performance Center and began treatment before undergoing further tests.

With the rupture confirmed, he will be unavailable to Abel Ferreira for the match against Grêmio this Thursday, in the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship. The match marks Verdão’s return after 11 days without games during the FIFA international break.

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Palmeiras’ next match

Match: Palmeiras vs. Grêmio Competition: Brazilian Championship (9th round) Date and time: April 2, 2026 (Thursday), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Arena Crefisa Barueri, in Barueri (SP)

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