Endrick, Palmeiras forward and future Real Madrid player, underwent a medical examination on Thursday and was diagnosed with “edema of the right thigh,” according to the Brazilian club.
The young attacker set off all the alarms on Wednesday when he left on a stretcher in the 60th minute of the Copa Libertadores match against Ecuadorian Independiente del Valle, but after initial tests it does not appear to be a serious injury.
There is no recovery period
Endrick left the field with his hands on his head and was visibly worried. An ice pack is placed on the bench in the abductor region.
Palmeiras reported that the 17-year-old footballer is now at the hands of the club’s Health and Performance Center to begin the physiotherapy process, without giving a recovery period.
Will participate in the Copa América
Endrick had already suffered muscle problems when he returned from playing with the Brazil team in two friendlies at the end of March against England and Spain, where he was the star player with a goal in each match.
The ‘9’ has also been called up with the senior team for the Copa América, which will start next June 20 in the United States and, if there are no more setbacks, The Taguatinga attacker will be able to play.
Due to Wednesday’s injury, Palmeirense fans fear an early farewell to their young idol, as Starting July 21, when he turns 18, he will join the ranks of Real Madrid.
He can say goodbye to Palmeiras
However, the local press confirms that Endrick will reappear in one of the two commitments that Palmeiras had before leaving with Canarinha for the United States.
The first is next Thursday against Botafogo de São Paulo in the Brazilian Cup and the second on the 30th against San Lorenzo de Almagro on the last day of Group F of the Libertadores.
He may also be present on June 2 in the Liga match against Atlético Mineiro.
Then he will concentrate on the Brazilian team and, later, he will go to Madrid.
Source: La Verdad
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