Vitor Roque’s next match will be played in the FC Barcelona jersey, according to the Spanish press Sport. The question remains with which number on the back. ‘Tigrinho’ will be sidelined for around eight weeks following a ruptured ligament in his right ankle.
The injury caused a scare as there were initially fears of a bone fracture when he had to leave the field against Internacional Porto Alegre. There was then talk of surgery, but a joint medical examination between Athletico Paranaense and Barça concluded that conservative treatment was required, a logical and usual solution for this type of injury.
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Early return is not a priority
It is true that Vitor Roque could return before the end of the season in Brazil. Athletico’s last match is scheduled for early December to close the 2023 championship. Until then, the club will try to stay in the qualifying places for the 2024 Copa Libertadores in order to celebrate its centenary in this major competition.
However, the priority for the young 18-year-old striker, victim of his first serious injury, is his convalescence. He does not want to force his return and shorten the deadlines as has been senselessly reported. His head is already at Barça because from January 1, he will officially be Blaugrana until 2031. All medical and sporting decisions will be taken with the aim of facilitating his integration where Xavi Hernández and his staff await him with open arms.
🚨🚨🌕| BREAKING: FC Barcelona have informed Vitor Roque that there will be NO problem for the club to register him with La Liga in January. @joaquimpiera 🇧🇷🔥 pic.twitter.com/xyU3EOiWH6
— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) September 27, 2023
