In a tough Wednesday night for Palmeiras, not only did they suffer a defeat at the hands of Botafogo, but they might also face a setback for the remainder of the season.
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Seventeen-year-old phenom Estêvão was seen struggling off the Nilton Santos stadium field, supported by team staff after a severe collision with Botafogo’s Barboza. The incident occurred 80 minutes into the game, leaving Estêvão unable to walk alone, visibly limping with a suspected sprained right ankle.
Estevao for palmeiras . Got injured at the end . Hopefully not serious pic.twitter.com/CYA3lHmqUM
— OB (@CFC_OBED) July 18, 2024
While a definitive diagnosis is pending further tests, the prospect of losing Estêvão with multiple games ahead, stirs concern among the Palmeiras camp and its supporters.
The young forward has been the highlight this season, appearing in 29 matches, netting seven goals, and providing five assists. His potential absence could pose a serious challenge to Palmeiras’ strategies and season aspirations.
The club and fans now await anxiously for medical updates, hoping the injury is less severe than feared.
