Hugo returns for Corinthians after four months, handed a new role | OneFootball

Left-back Hugo returned to play for Corinthians after a long period of absence. He came on in the second half of the match against Fluminense, in Rio de Janeiro, during the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship last Saturday. Timão won 1-0.

Hugo’s last game for the team had been four months ago, in March of this year. On that occasion, the wing-back started as a starter in the team’s victory over Internacional at Neo Química Arena, 4-2.

Since then, the 28-year-old player underwent inguinal hernia surgery and took more than a month to be available again for coach Dorival Júnior. He had already been listed for the matches against Palmeiras and Red Bull Bragantino, but only got his chance this weekend, against Flu.

New role

Although a left-back, Hugo was used by Dorival in a different role in Corinthians’ victory. He entered the Maracanã pitch in place of Maycon, in the final 15 minutes, playing in the midfield sector.

The decision was surprising, but the player finished the match with good numbers. According to Sofascore, in six touches of the ball, he won two duels and completed 80% of his passes.

Hugo’s numbers

A starter for much of last season, Hugo has yet to establish himself at Corinthians and is having a quiet 2025. He has played only 14 matches, nine as a starter. He has not scored or provided assists.

At left-back, he competes for a spot with Matheus Bidu and Angileri.

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