Vitor Roque injury like Bayer Leverkusen full-back's, back early

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·25 de abril de 2026

Vitor Roque injury like Bayer Leverkusen full-back's, back early

Palmeiras confirmed this Friday (24) that forward Vitor Roque suffered a syndesmosis injury in his left ankle during the match against Jacuipense in the Copa do Brasil. Verdão said the player will undergo surgery.

The injury is the same type recently suffered by right-back Arthur, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen. The 23-year-old defender was injured on February 28 in a match against Mainz 05 after his foot got stuck in the turf.

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Faster recovery in Europe

Arthur underwent surgery at the beginning of March and was initially expected to return to training in about 12 weeks. However, he managed to speed up his recovery and was back training with the group in just six weeks.

Already cleared by the medical department, the full-back has been called up again and is expected to be available to coach Kasper Hjulmand for the clash against Cologne this Saturday (25) in the Bundesliga.

Recovery time varies

According to sports physiotherapist Nina Ferolla, a specialist certified by the National Society of Sports and Physical Activity Physiotherapy, the recovery period can vary depending on the severity of the injury and the treatment used.

“It depends on whether there are associated injuries, such as fractures or a deltoid ligament injury, and also on the surgical approach. On average, it can take from 2 to 6 months, keeping in mind that high-performance athletes usually have a faster rehabilitation process and that follow-up by qualified professionals is essential for successful treatment and a quick return to sport,” she explains.

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