Grêmio confirm right thigh injury for midfielder Riquelme | OneFootball

On Monday, Grêmio confirmed Riquelme's injury. After undergoing tests, the 19-year-old midfielder was diagnosed with a muscle problem in his right thigh and is expected to miss the team's next games.

Riquelme started the match against Ceará, valid for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship, on the bench and entered the field at halftime. However, 30 minutes in, he had to be substituted after feeling discomfort in the back of his thigh.

In an official note, Grêmio reported that Riquelme suffered a "grade II-b biceps femoris muscle injury". The player is already undergoing physiotherapy treatment.

In addition to Riquelme, Grêmio has another important absence. Fábian Balbuena, signed at the end of July, suffered a fracture of the right ankle fibula, also in the match against Ceará.

Grêmio returns to the field this Sunday, when they visit Flamengo, for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The match is scheduled for 4 pm (Brasília time), at the Maracanã.

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