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Yuri Alberto has recovered from a left thigh injury

The Flamengo will face Corinthians next Sunday (22), at the Neo Química Arena, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. For the interstate classic in São Paulo, the team from São Paulo will have the return of forward Yuri Alberto.

This is because the player has recovered from a muscle injury in his left thigh. Thus, Yuri Alberto is expected to be the main new addition for the game against Chapecoense this Thursday (19). This way, the team from São Paulo gains another option to face Flamengo on Sunday (22).

“It was a very important week for me, for readaptation. Being available for coach Dorival Júnior is already a great boost”, said Yuri Alberto when commenting on his return to Corinthians for the upcoming games.

HOW IS YURI ALBERTO'S SEASON GOING?

The last game Yuri Alberto played this season was on February 15, against São Bernardo, in the last round of the first phase of the Paulista Championship. In the current season, the forward has three goals and one assist in nine matches played.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS CORINTHIANS?

Thus, Flamengo will face Corinthians next Sunday (22), at the Neo Química Arena, in a match valid for the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship. It is worth mentioning that the interstate classic will take place at 8:30 PM (Brasília time).

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