São Paulo confirmed this Friday, 9th, that the Uruguayan midfielder, Gabriel Neves, suffered a knee injury in the last game; player must stay out of the South American final
This Friday, the 9th, the Sao Paulo announced that the steering wheel Gabriel Neves suffered an injury to the medial collateral ligament of the knee during the last game against Atlético-GO for the Copa Sudamericana semifinal. The match achieved the Tricolor classification for the grand final of the continental competition, 10 years after the first title in the tournament.
With the diagnosis, it is unlikely that the player will be available for the championship final. Your immediate reserve in the position has been Pablo Maia, a youngster who gained space at the beginning of the season and was the highlight of this year’s Paulista vice-championship campaign. The decision is scheduled for October 1.
Gabriel was injured in the 15th minute of the first half after fighting an opponent. After the game, the athlete was seen celebrating on crutches after the goal was accomplished, as the team won the spot after winning 2-0 in normal time and 4-2 in the penalty shootout, with the Argentine galoppo scoring the decisive goal.
According to the club, initially no surgical intervention will be necessary, having opted for a less drastic treatment. It was also confirmed that the treatment has already started and will run against time so that he can return as soon as possible to be available. The player has been important and constant presence in the starting lineup.
Without Gabriel Neves, the Sao Paulo now focuses on the sequence of the season and will try to confirm the comeback after poor results. Next Sunday, the 11th, the team will face the Corinthians for the Brasileirão, in addition to having the difficult mission of turning the confrontation against the Flamengo for the Copa do Brasil, after losing the first game by 3-1.
Source: sportbuzz
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