André Ramalho injured at Corinthians during personal training | OneFootball

The Corinthians surprised everyone by announcing, an hour before the start of the game against Flamengo last Sunday, that defender André Ramalho was out of the match. The club reported that the defender suffered a strain in the posterior muscle of his right thigh.

Gazeta Esportiva found out that André Ramalho was injured during a supplementary activity, not conducted by Dorival Júnior's technical committee. The training was carried out within the CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, but under the guidance of the player's personal staff.

The defender has been followed by a private team since his arrival at Corinthians. The club, in fact, has always been aware of this fact. This is a common practice among football players, not just from Timão.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Corinthians Agency)

Dorival is frustrated with absences

André Ramalho's injury frustrated coach Dorival Júnior, who is concerned about absences due to physical problems in the face of the short squad available. The committee controls the load applied to each athlete, but has never opposed the extra work carried out by the players.

At this moment, in addition to Ramalho, also integrate the DM: André Carrillo (ligament injury in the left ankle), Charles (treatment of pain in the right knee), Memphis Depay (edema in the posterior muscle of the right thigh) and Rodrigo Garro (muscle injury in the right calf).

Expectation of quick return

At least, André Ramalho's problem does not seem to have been very serious. According to information obtained by the report, members of Corinthians' medical department are considering the possibility of the defender being available again for the game against Mirassol, next Saturday.

The return, however, will depend on the player's progress throughout this week.

Youth may get a run

Without André Ramalho, Dorival gave an opportunity to the young defender from the base, João Pedro Tchoca, as a starter. The boy, despite the 2-1 defeat, responded and had a safe performance.

Although the situation is not treated as serious, Dorival has already confirmed the probable absence of André Ramalho in the next commitment, against Internacional. Thus, Tchoca may get a run in the team. The other options are Cacá and Félix Torres.

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