Corinthians tread carefully with Matheus Bidu, monitor full-back's return | OneFootball

Corinthians have adopted a specific plan to manage Matheus Bidu’s physical wear during training. The left-back is dealing with a hernia and continues to take part in activities, but his workload has been limited to reduce discomfort and keep him available for Fernando Diniz for the remainder of the season.

According to reporting by UOL, the issue affecting the No. 21 shirt is considered minor and, at this point, is under control in the club’s assessment. For that reason, treatment is being carried out alongside training sessions, with no immediate need for him to be sidelined.

However, the coaching staff and medical department are managing the amount of effort required from the player in training. The intention is to monitor Bidu’s physical response and prevent the condition from worsening during the final stretch of 2026.

Surgery is not a priority at the moment

The possibility of surgery exists, but Corinthians are trying to manage the issue without resorting to the procedure for now. Information about the full-back’s physical condition was first reported by ESPN, which said that any eventual surgery could keep him off the pitch for up to 30 days.

At the moment, however, the scenario described by UOL indicates that the club believes it is possible to handle the treatment conservatively. Because the hernia causes discomfort, Bidu needs constant monitoring and care in his work routine.

The situation is not new. The full-back has been dealing with pain in the area for at least two months and has already had to be rested on some occasions during the season.

On July 30, Bidu missed the match against Athletico-PR because he was still experiencing pubic pain. The following month, he also did not play against Coritiba, this time as a precaution due to the run of matches and training sessions.

At the time, UOL reported that the player had been taking the field despite the pain. Later, Bidu was able to return to training normally before the derby against Santos.

Response to upcoming training sessions will be assessed

Now, Corinthians mainly intend to observe how the No. 21 reacts to the upcoming activities at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava. His progress during this period will be taken into account before a decision is made on his involvement in the team’s next match.

The strategy allows Bidu to remain integrated with the squad while undergoing treatment, but without being subjected to the same workload at all times. In this way, the club are trying to balance the sporting need to have the full-back available with the care required by his physical issue.

The player’s condition also deserves attention because of the difference in minutes played among the options available at left-back. Bidu is the first-choice player in the position and has logged 3,666 minutes in official matches in 2026. Backups Fabrizio Angileri and Hugo Farias, on the other hand, have combined for 994 minutes this season.

Angileri has been the most-used alternative, with 800 minutes played, while Hugo has only 194 and has not taken the field since February, when he suffered a lateral meniscus injury in his right knee and later underwent surgery.

Corinthians have a week until their next match

The period without matches gives Corinthians more time to monitor Matheus Bidu’s progress. Fernando Diniz’s team will return to action only next Wednesday (7), at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time, against Internacional at Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, in the Brazilian Championship.

Until then, the full-back will continue to be evaluated during training. The decision on whether he will play will depend on his response to the treatment and the controlled workloads managed by the club, which are trying to keep him available without worsening the effects of the hernia in this final stretch of the season.

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