Ganso to return for Copa Libertadores semifinal

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Santos playmaker Paulo Henrique Ganso looks set to play in Wednesday's Copa Libertadores semifinal against Corinthians, just 19 days after receiving a surgery on his right knee.

The 22-year-old, originally expected to be sidelined for at least a month, surprised teammates and coach Muricy Ramalho by training freely with the team on Monday.

Ramalho admitted he was ready to pick Ganso but said he would seek final confirmation¹ from the Brazil midfielder before the match.

"Wednesday's game is important but the footballer's career is fundamental," Ramalho said.

"For that reason I am leaving it up to him without putting him under any pressure. He is only going to play if he is feeling really good and confident."

Ganso had arthroscopic knee surgery on May 25 to remove scar tissue from two previous operations on the joint².

Santos could also regain³ holding midfielder Arouca for Wednesday's clash against their Brazilian rivals.

The 25-year-old has recovered from a thigh⁴ injury and completed training on Monday without discomfort⁵.

1 confirmation   

n.证实，确认，批准

参考例句：

• We are waiting for confirmation of the news.我们正在等待证实那个消息。
• We need confirmation in writing before we can send your order out.给你们发送订购的货物之前，我们需要书面确认。

2 joint   

adj.联合的，共同的；n.关节，接合处；v.连接，贴合

参考例句：

• I had a bad fall,which put my shoulder out of joint.我重重地摔了一跤，肩膀脫臼了。
• We wrote a letter in joint names.我们联名写了封信。

3 regain   

vt.重新获得，收复，恢复

参考例句：

• He is making a bid to regain his World No.1 ranking.他正为重登世界排名第一位而努力。
• The government is desperate to regain credibility with the public.政府急于重新获取公众的信任。

4 thigh   

n.大腿；股骨

参考例句：

• He is suffering from a strained thigh muscle.他的大腿肌肉拉伤了，疼得很。
• The thigh bone is connected to the hip bone.股骨连着髋骨。

5 discomfort   

n.不舒服，不安，难过，困难，不方便

参考例句：

• One has to bear a little discomfort while travelling.旅行中总要忍受一点不便。
• She turned red with discomfort when the teacher spoke.老师讲话时她不好意思地红着脸。