Juventus & Brazil Ace Felipe Melo Recovers From Injury & Could Face England - Report

The Selecao ace has made a full recovery from a suspected muscular problem. He may even be involved in this weekend's match...

Nov 14, 2009 9:43:37 AM

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Felipe Melo - Juventus (Getty Images)

Juventus and Brazil midfielder Felipe Melo has recovered fully from the knock he sustained on Thursday and could appear in Saturday's friendly against England.

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Both club and country feared the worst earlier this week when a clash with Naldo in training saw the Bianconero limp off to receive treatment. A long-term muscular problem was mooted initially.

However, Tuttosport reports that the combative midfielder shook off the knock and took full part in Friday's final pre-match training session.

Melo showed no signs of trouble and was able to play in the mini-match at the end of the session.

Coach Carlos Dunga is likely to make a decision on whether his man can play shortly before the friendly.

The news will be welcomed in Turin because Melo has struggled several times with injury-related problems already this term.

Meanwhile, Brazil's game with England kicks off at 18:00 CET in Doha.

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com
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