Club America confirmed on Friday, October 23, 2026, that Raphael Veiga has an injury to his left shoulder and will undergo surgery in the coming days. The club said his recovery time will depend on his evolution.
The medical report gives Club America no return date for Veiga. It also rules the midfielder out of Sunday, October 25, when Club America face Pachuca in Jornada 14 of the Apertura 2026.
What Club America Said
In its medical report, Club America described the problem only as a left shoulder injury. The club did not name a more specific diagnosis in that statement.
Club America also did not set a return date or a target match for a return. Any timeline beyond the surgery itself was left to how Veiga recovers.
What Palmeiras Said
Palmeiras gave the more specific diagnosis in a separate statement. The Brazilian club said Veiga, who is on loan at Club America, suffered a dislocation of his left shoulder.
Palmeiras said the surgery will take place in Sao Paulo in the coming days. That location appears only in the Palmeiras statement, not in the Club America report.
The two clubs agreed that, after the procedure, Veiga will carry out his treatment at Palmeiras. Palmeiras said that treatment will be at its Health and Performance Center.
Palmeiras did not announce a return date either. Neither club has given a date or a range for when Veiga could play again.
What It Means for Sunday
Veiga had already missed Club America matches against Leon and Atlas this month with an earlier absence. Sunday is now a confirmed surgery absence, not a late fitness decision.
The immediate question for Club America is who covers Veiga in attacking midfield against Pachuca. That answer will come in the starting lineup on Sunday.
Supporters looking for Sunday viewing information can use the Club America viewing guide for the latest TV and streaming details.
Neither club announced any further medical step on Friday. If Club America or Palmeiras publish a new update after the surgery, this story will be updated.
