Ana Vitória returns for Corinthians after concussion recovery | OneFootball

Corinthians had Ana Vitória back in the starting lineup after a period out with a concussion. The defensive midfielder was on the field in the Brabas’ 2-1 win over São Paulo in the Brasileirão Feminino, returning to action after about a month of recovery.

The number 88’s last match had taken place before the April FIFA international break, when she was called up to join the Brazilian National Team for the FIFA Series. During a training session with the national team, the midfielder collided with another player and had to begin the recovery protocol after the blow to the head.

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Even without Ana Vitória available for the matches, Brazil won the 2026 FIFA Series title, which also featured Canada, Zambia, and South Korea. Other Corinthians players took part in the national team’s campaign, such as Lelê, Duda Sampaio, Gi Fernandes, and Thais Ferreira.

After returning to CT Joaquim Grava, the defensive midfielder remained under the supervision of the medical department and missed Timão’s most recent matches of the season. During her recovery period, Ana Vitória was out for the matches against Juventude, Ferroviária, and Grêmio in the Brasileirão Feminino, as well as the derby against São Paulo in the Campeonato Paulista.

The player also did not take part in the Teal Rising Cup, a friendly tournament held in the United States. In the international competition, Corinthians finished in third place after losing to Kansas City Current and beating América of Mexico.

With the midfielder’s return, head coach Emily Lima gains another option in Corinthians’ midfield for the rest of the season. Ana Vitória is mainly competing for a spot with Dayana Rodríguez and Paola Garcia in that area.

Despite the important return, Corinthians still has players in the medical department. Center-backs Agustina and Thais Ferreira, as well as defensive midfielder Juliana Passari, are still recovering and remain unavailable to the team.

The Brabas return to the field this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time) against Red Bull Bragantino at Estádio Benito Agnelo Castellano, in the next round of the Brasileirão Feminino.

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