Corinthians cautious, Yuri Alberto unlikely to face Estudiantes | OneFootball

Yuri Alberto is unlikely to be available for Corinthians' decisive Libertadores quarter-final second leg against Estudiantes next Wednesday at Neo Química Arena. According to Globo.com, the chance of his involvement is remote.

The striker is recovering from a partial rupture of scar tissue in his right hamstring and has not trained on grass at CT Joaquim Grava for 14 days. He also skipped last Thursday's session for players not selected for the first leg.

The physical transition phase usually lasts seven to 10 days before players are cleared to train without restrictions. The current expectation is that he will not rejoin full training before Wednesday's match.

Coach Fernando Diniz said the staff are waiting for his return, praising the medical work, but noted a fibrosis setback can occur. He said there is a possibility of involvement, yet he cannot guarantee it, and having him would be very good.

Sidelined since 30 July, Yuri Alberto was close to a comeback last week and took part in two sessions with the squad. After the workload increased, he felt the right thigh again. The initial plan had been for him to face Santos on the 30th.

After a 1-1 draw in Argentina, Corinthians will reach the semi-finals if they win by any score on Wednesday.

Before that, Diniz's team visit Flamengo on Sunday at 17:30 at the Maracanã, in round 27 of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Source: Globo.com

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