Vitor Roqueformerly of FC Barcelona and Real Betis, had to be replaced after 15 minutes of the party that Palmeiras beat Jacuipense 3-0 in the Brazil Cup.
The 21-year-old Brazilian forward, who was playing his first game as a starter in 30 dayssuffered a hard tackle by Vicente Reis that forced him to leave the game with severe pain in his left ankle.
The play occurred on the right wing and the player immediately asked for a change.
Vitor Roque, after his last injury: “Keep a cool head, be humble and work hard to recover as soon as possible”
When he was removed on a stretcher Vitor Roque showed his frustration and could not contain his emotion.
Vitor Roque, after his last injury: “Keep a cool head, be humble and work hard to recover as soon as possible”
Vitor Roque has been dealing with left ankle problems since the Paulista Championship semi-final in early March.
Vitor Roque, after his last injury: “Keep a cool head, be humble and work hard to recover as soon as possible”
“One day at a time, keep a cool head, be humble and work hard to recover as soon as possible. Glory to God for everything,” Vitor Roque shared on Instagram after his injury.
Vitor Roque, after his last injury: “Keep a cool head, be humble and work hard to recover as soon as possible”
This season Vitor Roque 6 goals and 1 assist in the 18 games who has played with Palmeiras in all competitions.
The forwards that Ancelotti was counting on, initially, for the 2026 World Cup
Carlos AncelottiBrazil’s coach, did not call up Vitor Roque in his last list and on May 18 he will announce his final list for the 2026 World Cup.
The Italian called Vinicius (Real Madrid), Rodrygo Goes (Real Madrid), Raphinha (Barcelona), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Endrick (Lyon), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Joao Pedro (Chelsea), Igor Thiago (Brentford) and Rayan (Bournemouth) for the ‘canarinha’ forward line.
