Palmeiras get Vitor Roque ready for Conmebol Libertadores last 16 | OneFootball

Palmeiras striker Vitor Roque suffered a syndesmosis injury to his left ankle in the match against Jacuipense at Allianz Parque in the first leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. The player underwent surgery on May 1.

The No. 9 is the only player in the squad training during the break for the World Cup as he works toward returning to the pitch. The other players will return on June 21.

Timeline for return to Palmeiras

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Palmeiras is preparing Vitor Roque to be 100% fit for the Conmebol Libertadores round of 16 against Cerro Porteño on August 12. The professionals in the Health and Performance Department are proceeding cautiously to ensure the process is carried out in the best possible way, as the injury directly affects the stability of the area.

Vitor Roque is being reassessed daily, and the expectation is that the striker will be available again to Abel Ferreira a few matches before the continental clash so he can get playing time and improve his fitness.

Vitor Roque shares progress in recovery

The No. 9 posted his recovery routine on social media after the procedure, including activities carried out indoors at Verdão’s Football Academy.

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