Palmeiras star suffers ligament injury, set to miss Flamengo clash | OneFootball

Sosa went off still in the first half in Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro

One of Palmeiras’ key players this season, Ramón Sosa is expected to miss the team’s next match on Saturday (23) against Flamengo at the Maracanã. The Paraguayan suffered a non-surgical ligament injury to his left ankle and is unlikely to face Mengão in the Brasileirão. In addition, the player has now become a doubt for the World Cup.

Because of the issue, Sosa was substituted as early as the 17th minute of the first half in the match that ended in a 1-1 draw against Cruzeiro on the synthetic turf of Arena Barueri. Replacing the Paraguayan was another player who is also expected to be at the World Cup with the neighboring country’s national team: midfielder Maurício.

SO, HOW HAS SOSA BEEN DOING THIS SEASON?

With Vitor Roque’s serious injury, Ramón Sosa became an undisputed starter for Palmeiras and has delivered. This season, the forward has made 30 appearances, scoring seven goals and providing five assists. The player was signed by Palmeiras in the middle of last year from Nottingham Forest (ENG).

SO ANOTHER ABSENCE AGAINST FLAMENGO?

Another player who left Palmeiras’ match against Cruzeiro early was Felipe Anderson. The midfielder also went off in the first half, making way for Lucas Evangelista. A few minutes earlier, the player had scored the team’s goal against Cruzeiro. The No. 7 felt an injury in the back of his left thigh and also has only a small chance of facing Flamengo.

WHEN WILL FLAMENGO VS PALMEIRAS BE, THEN?

So, the ball will roll for Flamengo and Palmeiras at the Maracanã in the penultimate round of the first half of the league season on Saturday (23), at 9:00 p.m. (Brasília time). Before that, however, the Most Beloved is focused on Athletico-PR and Estudiantes (ARG) in the Brasileirão and the Libertadores, respectively. The clash with the Paraná side takes place this Sunday (17) at Arena da Baixada at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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