Fluminense informs the extent of Samuel Xavier’s injury and predicts recovery time

After experiencing a series of good matches for Fluminense, the full-back Samuel Xavier left the field early in the game against Bahia last Thursday. He returned to Rio de Janeiro on Friday and underwent tests on Saturday to assess his physical problem. In this regard, according to information released by Fluminense’s own communication department, the right-back suffered a left thigh injury and will be out of action for four to six weeks. The official statement from Fluminense read, ‘Full-back Samuel Xavier has been diagnosed with a grade 2 injury to the anterior thigh muscle of his left leg and is already undergoing treatment with an expected duration of four to six weeks.’ Follow Fluminense F.C. on Twitter for updates: @FluminenseFC. Join the NETFLU Community to engage in discussions on various topics, including the latest news on Fluminense. Add your favorite friends, follow the feed, and participate in the most current debates about the team. The more you engage, the more points you’ll earn to compete for exclusive prizes.