Left-back Joaquín Piquerez underwent successful surgery on his right ankle on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 31st. The procedure took place at Hospital Sírio-Lebanese, at São Paulo, and was carried out to correct a ligament injury. The medical department at Palmeiras considered the intervention an absolute success and the player has already started the rest and rehabilitation protocol at Núcleo of Saúde and Performance of the club.
The recovery now enters the intensive physiotherapy phase with the aim of preparing the Uruguayan national team member for the opening of the Copa of the Mundo. The decision to undergo surgery was reached by consensus between the technical staff, management and medical team. The focus is on a more solid return to the field without compromising the 27-year-old athlete’s physical condition.
Injury occurred in an international friendly
Piquerez’s injury occurred just ten minutes into the friendly match between Uruguai and Inglaterra, played at Wembley’s stadium. The player was hit by a hard tackle from Noni Madueke’s striker Arsenal, while protecting the ball on the baseline. Ele He had to leave the field on a stretcher and generated immediate concern among the Uruguayan technical committee.
The incident occurred during FIFA Data and left the full-back out of action for upcoming commitments. Sem the absolute starter in the position, the coach Abel Ferreira will need to adjust the defensive structure of the Palmeiras. The absence directly impacts the alviverde planning for the remainder of the season.
- Palmeiras faces Grêmio this Thursday, April 2nd, at 9pm, on Arena Crefisa Barueri.
- Jefté and Arthur compete for the place at left-back during Piquerez’s recovery.
- FIFA will assume full payment of the player’s wages during the period of absence in accordance with the injury regulations in Data FIFA.
Recovery has support from FIFA and Palmeiras
The highest entity in world football will pay Piquerez salaries throughout the recovery period. Essa measure follows the protection mechanism provided for players injured in national team commitments. Palmeiras follows the process closely alongside Associação Uruguaia and Futebol.
The club’s Núcleo, Saúde and Performance lead the rehabilitation protocol with periodic assessments. The expectation is that the full-back will accelerate his return without unnecessary risks. Especialistas assess that the time away varies depending on the individual evolution of the athlete.
Competition for the left-back spot gains momentum
With the confirmed low of Piquerez, the squad of Palmeiras intensifies the internal dispute for the position. Jefté and Arthur, both trained in the youth categories, appear as the main options for coach Abel Ferreira. One of them should start the clash against Grêmio this Thursday.
The medical department avoids definitive deadlines so as not to generate hasty expectations. Joint monitoring between Palmeiras and the Uruguayan team guarantees alignment in decisions about the evolution of the situation. The full-back remains under specialized care at São Paulo.
Details of the surgical procedure
The operation corrected the ligament rupture detected in complementary tests carried out the previous Sunday. The procedure was considered routine by the medical team involved. Piquerez is already showing initial signs of post-surgical stability.
Physiotherapy begins with a focus on reducing edema and recovering mobility. The next few days include constant monitoring for adjustments to the protocol. The central objective remains to return the player to high performance as soon as possible.
Current situation of the athlete
The Uruguayan remains hospitalized only for the time necessary for the first post-operative care. Ele Has already started controlled movements under supervision. Palmeiras keeps specific clinical details confidential to preserve the athlete’s privacy.
The injury does not change the club’s long-term planning for the season. The board monitors the recovery progress daily. Piquerez remains motivated to return to the pitch and defend the colors of Palmeiras and the Uruguayan national team.
