Manchester United loanee Alex Telles is working hard in Seville to get back into Jorge Sampaoli’s plans after his World Cup injury.
Telles suffered a serious injury in Brazil’s match against Cameroon.
So severe was the injury that it was thought Telles would need surgery to correct the situation.
However, it now appears that the full-back is on track to make an early return and still figures significantly for Sevilla on loan this season.
The Spanish publication AS reports on the Brazilian’s recovery: “Alex Telles has been working these days in the gym of the sports city of Seville with the firm intention of accelerating his recovery and being available to Jorge Sampaoli as soon as possible.”
“His injury with Brazil in the World Cup set off all the alarms at the beginning, especially when a torn ligament was announced, which aroused pessimism about his return to the pitch.”
AS adds: “The subsequent tests were more positive and it is hoped that the player can be back from February when the competitions reach a higher level of demand.”
Telles himself, as AS indicates, is determined to return in February.
Sevilla manager Sampaoli is facing a headache regarding his selection options on the left flank.
Marcos Acuña is absent due to his World Cup obligations with tournament finalists Argentina. It is not known when he will return. It is likely that he will have a breather when the participation of the Albiceleste ends after the final.
Acuña is also one of the players destined to leave the Spanish club.
The scarcity of options on the left has forced Sampaoli to resort to improvised solutions during the club’s friendlies in the face of the resumption of club football.
That’s why there’s a lot of emphasis on Telles’ return from injury. He would almost be located immediately, giving him the opportunity to claim a permanent stay at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán when his loan period ends.
