Paraguay's national team is facing a wave of concern following an ankle injury to star attacker Ramón Sosa. The Palmeiras forward had to be substituted in the 17th minute of his team's 1-1 draw with Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão, leaving the Paraguayan football community anxious less than a month before the World Cup.
Sosa, who was a starter for Palmeiras under coach Abel Ferreira, sustained the injury to his left ankle during a play where he pressed an opponent. Despite initially trying to continue, the pain became too much, forcing his withdrawal. The incident occurred just seven minutes into the match.
The extent of Sosa's injury is currently unknown as the club awaits an official medical report. However, his potential absence for the World Cup opener against host nation the United States on June 12th would be a significant setback for manager Gustavo Alfaro's squad.
The only Paraguayan player on the field for Palmeiras who completed the match was captain Gustavo Gómez, who played the full 90 minutes. Meanwhile, Palmeiras, despite the draw, remains the solid leader of the Brasileirão with 35 points. The Brazilian club's immediate focus shifts to their upcoming Copa Libertadores match against Cerro Porteño.