Palmeiras had an unexpected start to the marathon of April games by losing to Água Santa in the first game of the Paulistao final, last Sunday (02). Furthermore, Verdão now has another concern: Picurez, who was diagnosed with a sprain in his right knee. Therefore, Uruguay's immediate replacement is young Vanderlon, just 20 years old. > ANALYSIS: Palmeiras' first defeat in 2023 exposes flaws in the midfield and difficulties with reversals At the end of the first half against Água Santa, Picurez ended up twisting his knee after Igor Henrique hit his ankle. The full-back received medical treatment and underwent tests on site to try to return to the match, but this was not possible and was replaced by Vanderlaan at half-time.Given his incredible injuries, Vanderlan wants to be another young player to 'turn off the lights' for Palmeiras.
Palmeiras had an unexpected start to the marathon of April games by losing to Água Santa in the first game of the Paulistao final, last Sunday (02). Furthermore, Verdão now has another concern: Picurez, who was diagnosed with a sprain in his right knee. Therefore, Uruguay's immediate replacement is young Vanderlon, just 20 years old. > ANALYSIS: Palmeiras' first defeat in 2023 exposes flaws in the midfield and difficulties with reversals At the end of the first half against Água Santa, Picurez ended up twisting his knee after Igor Henrique hit his ankle. The full-back received medical treatment and underwent tests on site to try to return to the match, but this was not possible and was replaced by Vanderlaan at half-time.