Alarms went off at Porto after Colombian Matheus Uribe had to be replaced in the last match against Santa Clara (3-0) for matchday 28 of the Portuguese League. The Antioquia midfielder left the field with obvious discomfort in his right leg and in his replacement was Serbian Marko Grujić.
Initially Porto reported that Uribe suffered a “myalgia in his right thigh”. However, after passing through the medical department, the club revealed on Thursday the results of the new exams and the time it will take to recover.
Reports indicated that the midfielder 'Cafetero' suffered a “muscle break in the back of the right thigh”, so he would be off the courts between 4 and 6 weeks. Through a report, the institution confirmed that “he received single treatment, as did [Wilson] Manafá. Bruno Costa, for his part, remained in a conditioned training regime.”
According to these deadlines, there will be at least five matches that the former Atlético Nacional player will lose. Even, depending on how his recovery progresses, the rest of the season would also be in danger, as Porto's last match is scheduled for May 14 against Estoril, in the local championship.
Matheus has been one of the most important pieces for the 'Dragão' team in the course of this campaign. Of the 28 matches played in the Primeira Liga, the Colombia team's driver was present in 24 (23 as the starter). In addition, he also played five times in the Portuguese Cup. In terms of international competitions, the central midfielder paisa participated in six group stage games of the UEFA Champions League and twice in the round of 32 of the UEFA Europa League.
Even with the loss of Luis Díaz, after signing for Liverpool in the winter market, Porto is projected to be the champion of the Portuguese League. Those led by Sérgio Conceição are undefeated leaders of the tournament with 76 points, six more than their immediate pursuer, Sporting Lisboa.
Porto's next match will be on Sunday, April 10, facing Vitoria Guimarães as a visitor for the 29th date of the league tournament. In addition, it should also be remembered that on the 21st of the same month the semifinal of the Taça de Portugual will take place against Sporting.
A couple of days, Everton coach Frank Lampard delivered a new statement regarding the medical situation of the Colombian defender. There, the former English footballer assured that Mina is still not qualified for the next matches of the 'Toffees', as did the locals, Andros Townsend and Tom Davis.
“It's not available. It's a position where, obviously, we don't have many players on the team, that natural position,” explained Lampard.
Yerry's recovery has taken longer than expected, therefore, the medical department has chosen to handle the injury gradually and under strict observations. The goal is not to overload the muscle and that recovery occurs at 100%.
Another was the case in February when he could only play one game, after recovering from a physical problem, and fell back to the next match. Over the course of this season, Yerry has played 11 matches: 10 in the English league and one more in the FA Cup. However, it has been longer that he has been absent.
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