Corinthians may miss Yuri Alberto for up to three weeks, expert says | OneFootball

Forward Yuri Alberto has suffered a grade 2 injury to the biceps femoris in his left thigh and is now sidelined for Corinthians. The diagnosis of the injury has raised a warning for coach Dorival Júnior, who could be without the player for up to three weeks.

Yuri Alberto’s injury is considered moderate but causes significant functional impact. According to Rodrigo Oliveira, a specialist with the National Society of Sports Physiotherapy and Physical Activity (Sonafe Brasil), this is one of the most common injuries in football.

“A grade 2B biceps femoris injury is one of the most frequent in football. According to the British Bamink protocol, grade 2 indicates moderate structural damage, usually of limited extent, but with functional impairment, pain, and incapacity,” said the doctor.

The letter “B” in the classification indicates that the problem is located at the myotendinous junction, a sensitive area at the transition between muscle and tendon. “This location requires care because it is a critical area for force transmission during explosive actions,” Rodrigo explained.

The average recovery time ranges from 19 to 21 days. However, this period may be extended. According to Rodrigo, “depending on the athlete’s injury history and characteristics such as speed, age, and even genetic factors, this period can reach up to 36 days.”

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

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Fiel’s Wolverine?

Yuri Alberto usually recovers well from injuries. On more than one occasion, the player returned to action for Corinthians ahead of schedule. This factor led the black-and-white fans to nickname the striker “Wolverine,” after the fictional comic book character.

However, Rodrigo Oliveira issues a warning. The specialist emphasizes that Timão should not rush the player’s release.

“High-speed running, especially sprinting, is one of the main risk factors for recurrence. That’s why the athlete needs to go through progressive phases, with controlled exposure to these activities before returning fully to matches,” he said.

“The prognosis cannot be determined solely by imaging exams. We need to consider the athlete’s clinical, biomechanical, psychological, and behavioral context,” he added.

One of the main points of concern is the risk of reinjury. “After the first episode, the probability of recurrence can be up to four times higher compared to an athlete with no previous history. Therefore, load management needs to be individualized and very closely monitored,” says Rodrigo.

In Yuri Alberto’s case, there is a positive aspect: there was no intratendinous involvement. According to Rodrigo, if it were a grade 2C injury, the recovery time would certainly be longer.

Without Yuri Alberto, coach Dorival Júnior has two options to lead Corinthians’ attack: the young Gui Negão or Pedro Raul, who is viewed with suspicion by the fans. Another alternative is to move Memphis Depay to the center of the offensive sector, as he does for the Dutch national team.

Corinthians return to the field on Thursday night. The team visits Athletico-PR in a rescheduled match from the second round of the Brazilian Championship. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. on the pitch at Arena da Baixada, in Curitiba.

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