Striker Vitor Roque will undergo a surgical procedure on his left ankle next Friday. The medical decision comes after the player suffered a syndesmosis injury during the confrontation against Jacuipense, valid for Copa of Brasil. The Palmeiras medical department works with a recovery forecast that varies between two and three months. With this schedule, the number 9 should return to the pitch only after the end of the break for Copa of Mundo.
Antes to confirm the intervention, the athlete underwent preparatory physiotherapy sessions at the club’s facilities. Esse work served to reduce the initial inflammatory process and prepare the joint for the procedure. Vitor Roque left Allianz Parque on a stretcher on the day of the incident, using protection in the affected region. The club remains optimistic about meeting the deadline, allowing the player to begin the physical transition at the beginning of the second semester.
Detalhes of the striker’s injury and statistics for the season
The move that resulted in the center forward’s removal occurred just 15 minutes into the first half of the knockout match. In a dispute close to the corner flag, Vitor Roque was tackled by Vicente Reis. The opposing defender received a yellow card for the foul committed. The number 9 had been a fundamental part of the team’s offensive scheme before the physical problem.
- Partidas played: 18 games
- Atuações as starter: 11 times
- Gols scored: 6 goals
- Assistências granted: 1 pass for a goal
- Período of embezzlement: 60 to 90 days
- Próxima stage: surgery on Friday
The attacker’s absence impacts the performance of a sector that had been showing regularity in April. Vitor Roque managed to establish itself as one of the squad’s technical references at the beginning of 2026. The performance of six goals in eighteen appearances reflects the quick adaptation to the style of play proposed by the technical committee. The club’s board and doctors are monitoring the case closely to ensure that there are no accelerated steps in rehabilitation.
Soluções from Abel Ferreira to fill the offensive absence
Sem could count on its main finisher, coach Abel Ferreira needed to make immediate tactical adjustments to the starting team. Paraguayan Ramón Sosa took over the position in the sector, working alongside Flaco López. Essa formation seeks to maintain speed in offensive transitions, a characteristic that Vitor Roque exercised with ease. The change slightly alters the dynamics of the area, requiring greater movement from the wingers.
The Palmeiras squad also has young talents who can gain more minutes during this quarter of shirt number 9’s absence. Luighi, revealed by the club’s youth teams, is the main alternative among the direct reserves for the position. The expectation is that the young man will be used gradually in the Campeonato Brasileiro rounds. Abel Ferreira usually prioritizes the entry of Academia athletes in times of gaps due to injury or suspension of starters.
Calendário of Palmeiras and sequence in Campeonato Brasileiro
Verdão ended the month of April undefeated, which brings some peace of mind for the group to deal with the temporary loss of the attacker. The team’s next commitment will be the classic against Santos, at Allianz Parque. The game is scheduled for next Saturday, at 6:30 pm, for the 14th round of the national competition. Vencer the classic is seen as essential to keep the team in the fight for the top positions in the table before the international break.
The next opponents will require extra strength from the squad, which will have a marathon of games between the national league and continental tournaments. The recovery of Vitor Roque will coincide with the period in which Brazilian football stops due to Mundial. Isso can minimize the number of matches a player would miss if the tournament were played on an uninterrupted schedule. The total focus of physiotherapy will be to return the athlete to full training conditions as soon as competitions resume in July.