Mercado and Vitinho absent as Internacional return to training | OneFootball

Internacional announced this Saturday that players Gabriel Mercado and Vitinho did not attend the squad's return due to logistical reasons. Both players had previously informed the club about their inability to attend as planned.

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Gabriel Mercado’s arrival in Porto Alegre was delayed due to travel difficulties. The closure of Venezuelan airspace – as a result of the United States' attack to capture President Nicolás Maduro – made it impossible for the defender to return within the schedule set by the coaching staff.

Vitinho, on the other hand, faced a family issue, which also prevented him from being present on the first day of activities.

Return expected the following day

Despite these unforeseen events, Internacional confirmed that both Gabriel Mercado and Vitinho will follow the club’s instructions and will be available for the squad’s return this Sunday. Colorado will make their season debut on January 11 against Nova Hamburgo in the Campeonato Gaúcho.

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