Pedro Raul ‘may miss’ Corinthians run after rib trauma | OneFootball

Corinthians striker Pedro Raul sustained a rib trauma during the draw with Rosario Central in the Copa Libertadores last 16, and he may miss upcoming matches.

According to Meu Timao, he has undergone tests and the medical team expect results by the end of Saturday. There is a suspected fracture that could sideline the No 18.

Pedro Raul is in his best spell since joining, scoring twice, against Internacional and Red Bull Bragantino. He earned Fernando Diniz’s trust and started against the Argentine side.

If he is out, attacking options are increasingly scarce. Fernando Diniz currently has only four for the role, Dieguinho, Kaio César, Jesse Lingard and Gui Negão.

Beyond Pedro, Corinthians cannot count on Memphis Depay, who did not renew his contract, while Yuri Alberto is out with a muscular injury. Zakaria Labyad and Kayke have ACL ruptures, and Vitinho is recovering from a meniscal knee injury.

The Timão host Cruzeiro on Sunday in the Campeonato Brasileiro at Neo Química Arena at 19:30, in the 23rd round, with the centre-forward a doubt.

Source: Meu Timao

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