German Pezella Injury Update: Will he play the Copa America?

Real Betis defender Germán Pezzella faces a race against time to recover from a recent injury as doubts emerge over his availability for the upcoming Copa America tournament.

German Pezella Injury: How did he pick up the injury?

The 32-year-old was forced off during Real Betis’ recent league encounter against Osasuna with reports confirming a small tear that is expected to sideline him for two weeks, according to information provided by Gastón Edul.

The injury setback comes at a crucial juncture for Pezzella as Argentina prepares for the Copa America campaign set to commence on June 21st.

Having been included in the 26-man squad during the March international break Pezzella’s absence would be keenly felt by the national team In case he is unable to recover in time.

German Pezella Injury: Can He Recover before Copa America?

Despite the timeline of his recovery overlapping with the commencement of the tournament, there remains optimism regarding Pezzella’s potential return.

With ample time before Argentina’s Copa America opener, Pezzella has a window to undergo rehabilitation and regain match fitness.

In the interim, Real Betis secured a notable victory over Osasuna in La Liga’s 34th round, with goals from Ayoze Perez and Pablo Fornals securing a 2-0 win for the visiting side.

Osasuna’s hopes were dashed further as they finished the match with ten players following John Moncayola’s sending-off in the first half.

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