Palmeiras' plan for Vitor Roque's surgery | OneFootball

Vitor Roque’s physical condition has been handled with even greater caution by Palmeiras after the new ankle injury he suffered last Thursday (23) in the win over Jacuipense.

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that the forward will undergo surgery on his left ankle next week, in the final days of April.

The forward, however, has already begun preparing. At the start of the week, he will undergo preparatory physical therapy ahead of the procedure. The measure is intended to provide greater comfort at the time of surgery.

Vitor Roque’s situation

According to NP, Palmeiras believes the forward’s injury is similar to Piquerez’s, who was injured while playing for the Uruguayan national team.

The club does not disclose recovery timelines for its players, but the expectation is that Vitor Roque will return after the World Cup.

The injury

The injury happened after a hard challenge from Vicente Reis during a play down the right wing. Right after the incident, the number nine signaled to the bench asking to be substituted. Treated by the medical staff on the field, his substitution was confirmed and he left the match on a stretcher, showing visible frustration. Luighi came on in his place.

The match against Jacuipense marked Vitor Roque’s return to Palmeiras’ starting lineup. He had been out since the Campeonato Paulista final in March, when he was treating an injury to the same ankle.

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