Garro picks up injury in warm-up, ruled out for Corinthians v Fluminense | OneFootball

Corinthians suffered a last-minute absence for the match against Fluminense, valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. Midfielder Rodrigo Garro felt pain in his right calf during warm-ups and was removed from the bench for this Saturday’s match.

Garro was considered a likely starter for Corinthians in the clash against the Tricolor Carioca, but coach Dorival Júnior initially chose to rest him, starting the Argentine on the bench. Now, due to calf pain, the midfielder has been cut even from the list of available players.

Vitinho was chosen by the Corinthians coach to replace Garro and will make his first start for Corinthians against Fluminense.

With Garro’s physical issue, Corinthians is left with very few options for the midfield at the moment. The only player available to Dorival Júnior for the match against Fluminense is the young defensive midfielder André Luiz, from the club’s youth academy. Dieguinho can also occasionally play a more attacking midfield role.

For this Saturday’s clash, Corinthians is already without forward Memphis Depay (edema in the right thigh), and midfielders Breno Bidon (suspended), Raniele (physical transition), Charles (knee pain), José Martínez (trauma to the left ankle), and André Carrillo (left ankle surgery).

Garro’s Numbers

A standout for Corinthians last year, Garro has struggled with injuries this season and has modest numbers. He has scored twice and provided five assists in 26 matches, 19 of them as a starter.

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