Palmeiras target Vitor Roque return in August, explained | OneFootball

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

Timeline for return to Palmeiras

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that, although the club does not officially disclose recovery timelines, Verdão’s initial plan is for the No. 9 to return to the pitch in August. The professionals at the Health and Performance Department are taking a cautious approach so that the recovery is handled in the best possible way, as the injury directly affects the stability of the area.

Despite the estimated timeframe, Vitor Roque will be reevaluated daily, and changes may occur throughout the process. The break for the World Cup will be important to intensify his recovery.

The injury

The injury happened after a hard challenge from Vicente Reis during a play down the right wing. Right after the incident, the No. 9 signaled to the bench asking to be substituted. Treated by the medical staff on the field, his substitution was confirmed and he left the game on a stretcher, showing visible frustration. Luighi came on in his place.

The match against Jacuipense marked Vitor Roque’s return to Palmeiras’ starting lineup. He had been out since the Paulista Championship final in March, recovering from an injury to the same ankle.

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