Piquerez nears return but may not play for Palmeiras before World Cup | OneFootball

Left-back Piquerez suffered an injury in the match against England at Wembley during the last FIFA international break. The Palmeiras player suffered ligament damage in his right ankle and needed surgery, mainly because of the Uruguayan’s desire to recover quickly with the World Cup in mind.

The defender has been progressing well and, for the past few days, has been doing separate work on the pitch alongside the Academy Boys.

He may not play for Palmeiras before the World Cup

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Piquerez is close to being cleared by Palmeiras’ Health and Performance Department. However, if he is called up by Marcelo Bielsa, only two matches would remain before reporting for World Cup preparation.

Because of the number of fixtures and if his place in the final squad is confirmed, there is a real possibility that the Uruguayan will not play for Verdão.

There is also a chance, still considered remote, that he could be included in the squad for the decisive final group-stage match of the Conmebol Libertadores against Junior Barranquilla at Allianz Parque next week.

Verdão’s next match

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