Palmeiras full-back has surgery after meniscus injury, return date | OneFootball

Palmeiras’ squad is on vacation during the World Cup break, which will begin on June 11. Verdão will only return to training at the Football Academy on June 21.

Injury confirmed by Palmeiras

Left-back Jefté suffered a sprain in his right knee during the match against Chapecoense at Nubank Parque and underwent tests that confirmed a meniscus injury. The player had surgery this Sunday (7) and has already started the recovery process.

Pain and the birth of his child

According to information obtained by NOSSO PALESTRA, the player underwent a meniscus repair, a procedure that prioritizes the longevity of an athletic career.

For that reason, the recovery time is expected to be longer, and the expectation is that he will only be available to the Palmeiras squad again at the end of the season. Recovery from this type of injury ranges from four to six months.

The first complaints of knee pain appeared on Monday, one day after the match against Chapecoense, while the player was accompanying his wife at the hospital for the birth of their child.

After spending some time with his family, the player underwent the surgical procedure this Sunday (7) and began the recovery process.

Competition for the position

At left-back, Palmeiras has three players in the main squad: Uruguayan Joaquín Piquerez, who is playing in the World Cup; Academy graduate Arthur, who has taken over as the team’s starter; and Jefté, who is expected to be sidelined for a long period.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.