Palmeiras update on Piquerez after Uruguay scare

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·28 de março de 2026

Palmeiras update on Piquerez after Uruguay scare

Palmeiras updated the medical status of left back Piquerez, who was injured in the friendly between Uruguay and England, this Friday. The player was diagnosed with a sprain in his right ankle and will be re-evaluated by the green-and-white club upon his return to Brazil.

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The scene scared Palmeiras fans. Ten minutes in, Piquerez challenged forward Madueke and saw the Englishman fall on his ankle, causing a severe twist.

The player needed medical attention on the pitch and left the Wembley field on a stretcher. He was replaced by José Maria Giménez of Atlético de Madrid.

Piquerez is therefore expected to miss Palmeiras' next match of the season. Verdão face Grêmio next Thursday at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena Barueri, in the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship.

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