Paulinho suffers new muscle injury and misses Palmeiras' clash with Mirassol

Palmeiras forward Paulinho has suffered an injury to the adductor tendon of his right leg during training at the club's facility this Thursday. Due to this setback, the player has been ruled out for the match against Mirassol, scheduled for this Sunday.

The injury occurred while the forward was in the final stages of his recovery process, nearing a return to first-team action. The club's medical department has clarified that this is a fresh injury and has no direct relation to the surgery the player underwent on his right leg last year.

Unfortunately, he suffered a new tendon injury in the final phase of recovery during a training session. Situations like this can happen after a long period of absence, especially when the athlete is progressively exposed to the specific demands of football. Pedro Pontin, Medical Coordinator

Medical coordinator Pedro Pontin explained that such setbacks can occur during the re-adaptation phase to the intensity and strength requirements of professional football. Palmeiras director of football Anderson Barros expressed the club's ongoing support for the player, highlighting his commitment and hard work throughout the rehabilitation process.