Gabriel Veron: many injuries make Brazilian player a real problem at Porto

The player's life away from the pitch has been marred by a consistent bout of injuries and an alarming scarcity of game time

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2023-10-17 11:26:00

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The tantalizing promise of the young Brazilian, Gabriel Veron has been marred by an unrelenting string of injuries, causing frustration within FC Porto ranks and eroding the patience and confidence of their coach, Sérgio Conceição. Meanwhile, the signing of Gabriel Veron, aimed at filling the void left by Fábio Vieira’s departure to London Arsenal in the summer of 2022, is not meeting expectations.

The issues with Gabriel Veron’s fitness commenced with a protracted convalescence following a debilitating muscle injury during preseason training in the scenic Algarve region. After a painstaking journey back to the pitch, his hopes were dashed once more as he incurred another injury. This time, it was a painful muscle tear, etching an even deeper scar on the back of his left thigh. This setback has pushed his return to competitive action several months further into the future, casting a shadow over his career prospects.

Adding an intriguing layer to his narrative, Gabriel Veron, during a break from his professional duties, became embroiled in a high-stakes two-on-two challenge in the city of Assú, his place of birth. This football encounter took place in a ‘society’ football arena and featured a substantial prize purse of 50 thousand reais, equivalent to roughly 9.6 thousand euros. His participation triggered an immediate response from his club, mandating his swift return to Olival for imperative treatment.

Gabriel Veron suffered a muscle tear in his left thigh and will be out of action up to 5 months. pic.twitter.com/W4cs621qpd

— The Porto Podcast in English 🎙️ (@FCPortoPodEng) October 12, 2023

Furthermore, the president of Palmeiras, the club from which Veron was procured, acknowledged the prodigious talent that Gabriel Veron once embodied, having been named the best player in the U17 World Cup a mere two and a half years ago. However, the player’s life away from the pitch has been marred by a consistent bout of injuries and an alarming scarcity of game time. As a result, the decision was made to facilitate his transfer to Europe, deemed the best course of action for both the athlete and Palmeiras.

Despite this forewarning from Palmeiras, the relentless spectre of physical afflictions continues to plague Gabriel Veron, raising serious questions about his future at FC Porto and what was once a promising and glittering career.