Facundo Bernal out for a month with knee injury, Fluminense blow | OneFootball

Fluminense confirmed, through its communications department, that midfielder Facundo Bernal suffered a partial tear of the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The injury occurred during the match against Palmeiras, held last Wednesday (25).

According to the club's medical department, the initial forecast for the athlete's return to the field is approximately 30 days. With this timeline, Bernal will miss the team’s upcoming rounds in the Brazilian Championship and is also out of the return match of the Carioca Championship semifinal. Should Fluminense advance to the final, the player will likewise be unable to play.

The player has already started physiotherapy treatment at the Carlos Castilho Training Center. Bernal's absence adds to the concerns of coach Luis Zubeldía, who had already been opting to preserve part of the squad due to high physical wear and the tight schedule of the season.

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