The footballer Wendell missed Porto’s training this Monday due to a sprain in his right ankle, the national runner-up announced, the day after the home victory over Benfica (5-0) in the 24th round of the I League.
After scoring the third goal of the match, the left-back only did his treatment and gymnastics in the morning training session under coach Sergio Conceiço as he makes his first appearance in the Brazil squad in more than eight years.
Joining the clinical report, 30-year-old Wendell, is Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi, who this Monday went into comprehensive endurance training, while goalkeeper Gonçalo Ribeiro, Spanish center back Ivan Marcano and Nigerian left back Zaidou continue to recover from injuries and are away from him . from returning to the field.
FC Porto rests on Tuesday and returns to work the next day, at 10:30, at the PortoGaia Sports and Training Center in Olivale, to resume preparations for the visit of Portimonense in the 25th round of the I League, scheduled for Friday, in 18:45.
The Blue and White are third with 52 points, seven behind isolated leaders Sporting (one game less) and six behind national champions Benfica in second.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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