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Eduardo Baptista will have an important decision to make before his debut for Internacional in the Brazilian Championship. The goalkeeper position, which had been occupied by Anthoni and Matheus Cunha throughout the season, may get a new figure: Sergio Rochet.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that the Uruguayan goalkeeper is returning to normal training and has a chance of being included in the squad for the match against Corinthians next Wednesday, the 7th, at Arena Beira-Rio.

The player’s presence, however, will still depend on the progress he shows in the next training sessions and on the assessment of Internacional’s medical department. Sergio Rochet has been sidelined since Uruguay’s participation in the World Cup.

After returning to Porto Alegre, the goalkeeper underwent tests that identified a herniated disc. The issue required surgery in early August and interrupted his run just as the Colorado squad was going through changes.

Sergio Rochet makes progress after surgery

His recovery has entered a new stage. Sergio Rochet has gradually increased his workload and is getting closer to the group’s routine, but his return will be monitored by the coaching staff to avoid bringing him back too soon.

The possibility of returning against Corinthians, therefore, still does not amount to a confirmation. The goalkeeper will need to show that he is ready to handle the intensity of an official match before receiving the final green light from Internacional’s coach.

If he is cleared, Sergio Rochet could reclaim his place precisely in Eduardo Baptista’s first Brasileirão match. The situation would give the coach another major option when putting together the team.

Anthoni and Matheus Cunha await a decision

While Sergio Rochet progresses in his recovery, Anthoni and Matheus Cunha remain in the battle for the starting spot. The two have alternated in goal for Internacional during the season and were given opportunities at different times.

In his introductory press conference, Eduardo Baptista said he would evaluate with his coaching staff who would start. The decision, therefore, was still open even before the possible return of the Uruguayan.

Decision will be made in the coming days

Sergio Rochet’s progress changes the scenario just ahead of the league’s resumption. If the Uruguayan is fit, Eduardo Baptista will have to decide between speeding up his return or keeping one of the goalkeepers who had been playing.

The match against Corinthians at Arena Beira-Rio will be Eduardo Baptista’s first commitment in the Brasileirão and could also mark Sergio Rochet’s return to official matches. The answer will depend on the next training sessions and the medical evaluation before the game.

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