Cruzeiro confirm Matheus Henrique injury: midfielder fractures two ribs

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·6 October 2025

Cruzeiro confirm Matheus Henrique injury: midfielder fractures two ribs

The draw against Sport, by 1 to 1, at Mineirão, went beyond the frustration of the stumble at home. Matheus Henrique, an important piece in midfield, suffered a new injury and will be out of the team in the coming weeks.

At the 12th minute of the first half, the midfielder got the worst of a clash with Derik Lacerda and had to be substituted still in the initial stage. On Monday (6), the club updated the player's medical condition.

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"Cruzeiro informs that the athlete Matheus Henrique underwent exams that diagnosed the complete fracture of two rib arches on the left side of the chest. The treatment indicated for the case is conservative, without the need for surgical intervention, and will be carried out at the club's Health and Performance Department," the official note informed.

This is not the first time that Matheus Henrique has suffered from physical problems at Cruzeiro. In the final of the South American Cup in 2024, against Racing, the midfielder had already fractured the rib area and missed the last four rounds of the Brasileirão.

In 2025, he also spent a long period away from the fields after suffering a right knee injury during the South American Cup, against Mushuc Runa, at Mineirão. At the time, he had to undergo surgery and only returned in the second half.

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