Vitor Roque feels ankle again, Palmeiras concerned on return to XI | OneFootball

Vitor Roque’s return to Palmeiras’ starting lineup was cut short in an early and worrying way. Named to start the match against Jacuipense this Thursday (23) in the Copa do Brasil, the striker left the field after just 15 minutes after feeling pain in his left ankle again.

The injury happened after a hard challenge from Vicente Reis during a play down the right wing. Right after the incident, the number nine 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 clear frustration. Luighi was brought on in his place.

The striker had already been dealing with problems in the same ankle since the Paulista Championship semifinal in early March. Even in pain, he played in the state final through the pain and also made limited appearances in Brasileirão matches before being sidelined for treatment.

Vitor Roque returned to the pitch last Sunday, coming on in the final minutes of the 1-0 win over Athletico-PR.

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