Thaís Regina could return as Corinthians host Vitória after long injury lay-off | OneFootball

Corinthians host Vitória at Canindé at 11:00 on Sunday in the 13th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Feminino, a game that could mark centre-back Thaís Regina’s return after a left ankle fibula fracture in January 2026.

"Working day by day. It was a very serious injury, I did not expect it. I kept my head up and worked to return as quickly as possible to help the team. I am very happy, I was named in two squads, and my third game now is very important against Vitória. We need to win. Corinthians need to win every game to arrive well in the knockout stage," she told Corinthians TV.

Thaís Regina has not played since 7 December 2025, when Corinthians lost 5-1 to Palmeiras in the first leg of the Paulista final. After recovering, her return was handled cautiously and she only resumed full training during the World Cup break, also featuring in one friendly.

On the resumption of games, she was on the bench for the 1-0 win over Ferroviária on 17 July in the Paulistão at Fazendinha. She was again listed for the rematch, remaining unused in a 1-0 defeat at Arena Fonte Luminosa that confirmed a last-16 exit in the Women’s Copa do Brasil.

Signed at the start of 2025, after leaving Flamengo, the 27-year-old became a starter last season, playing 30 times with 20 wins, six draws and four defeats. She scored four goals, added two assists and helped win the Brasileiro and the Women’s Libertadores.

Source: Meu Timao