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5.08.2024Bayer 04

Palacios back at Bayer 04 - rehab following meniscus surgery

As planned, Argentina international Exequiel Palacios rejoined German football champions and DFB Cup winners Bayer 04 Leverkusen last weekend following his holiday. The midfielder had undergone a successful operation on the inner meniscus of his right knee in Buenos Aires immediately after his team's triumph at the Copa América in July.
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Palacios will continue his rehab at the Werkstatt, the BayArena training and rehabilitation centre from the start of this week. The 25-year-old is expected to return to action in around four weeks.

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