Espérance confirm absence of striker Rodrigo Rodrigues due to injury

Espérance Sportive de Tunis announced that Brazilian striker Rodrigo Rodrigues will be sidelined for four weeks following a muscle injury sustained during the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 match against Club Africain.

After undergoing medical tests, it was confirmed that Rodrigues suffered a muscle injury that requires four weeks of rest. Following this period, he will undergo further medical examinations.

The 28-year-old former Juventude player, who has not been the most prolific striker but plays an important role as a target forward in the attack, will be unavailable for an important stretch of matches for Espérance. EST has several fixtures scheduled and Rodrigues is expected to miss the following games:

December 2024

December 25: EGS Gafsa vs. Espérance Tunis – Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 match.

December 29: CS Sfaxien vs. Espérance Tunis – Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 match.

January 2025

January 3: Pyramids FC vs. Espérance Sportive de Tunis – CAF Champions League match.

January 10: Djoliba vs. Espérance Sportive de Tunis – CAF Champions League match.

January 17: Espérance Sportive de Tunis vs. Sagrada Esperança – CAF Champions League match.

Rodrigues has participated in six Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 matches this season, scoring two goals. He has also played three matches in the CAF Champions League without providing a goal or assist.