Brazil likely to have Ganso available for quarters
GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug 3 (AP/UNB) - Brazil coach Mano Menezes says he was glad to see Paulo Henrique Ganso smiling again after tests cleared him to continue playing in the men's Olympic football tournament despite a left thigh injury.
Menezes says Ganso will remain on the team and will likely be available to play in the quarterfinal match against Honduras on Saturday in Newcastle. Doctors weren't sure how serious Ganso's muscle injury was until tests showed it was not a major problem.
Menezes said Thursday that Ganso "is upbeat again" and that having the player fit and motivated is crucial for Brazil on its quest for a first gold in football.
Ganso came off the bench in Brazil's first two matches before missing the third because of the injury.
Menezes says Ganso will remain on the team and will likely be available to play in the quarterfinal match against Honduras on Saturday in Newcastle. Doctors weren't sure how serious Ganso's muscle injury was until tests showed it was not a major problem.
Menezes said Thursday that Ganso "is upbeat again" and that having the player fit and motivated is crucial for Brazil on its quest for a first gold in football.
Ganso came off the bench in Brazil's first two matches before missing the third because of the injury.
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