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Athletico Paranaense offer injury update on Barcelona-bound Vitor Roque

Athletico Paranaense have offered an injury update on Vitor Roque and confirmed he has suffered ankle ligament damage but will not undergo surgery for now.

The Brazilian was stretchered off in tears after picking up the injury and the club have now offered an update on his fitness.

“Striker Vitor Roque underwent tests this Friday (22), after spraining his right ankle suffered in the match against Internacional,” read a statement.

“With imaging tests and evaluation by the Athletico Paranaense Medical Department, a ligament injury to the syndesmosis of the right ankle was found, without the need for surgical intervention.