Vitinho hails Corinthians win in Majestoso, shares injury update

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·22 November 2025

Vitinho hails Corinthians win in Majestoso, shares injury update

By Henrique Pereira / Central do Timão Editorial Team

With two goals from Yuri Alberto and one from Memphis Depay, Corinthians defeated São Paulo on Thursday night (20th), 3-1, in a match valid for the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship. After the match, forward Vitinho praised the result and highlighted its importance for the remainder of the season.

“The victory is extremely important and fulfills our objective, especially because we were coming off two defeats and needed to score points in the championship, to give us motivation for the end of the tournament, these jumps in the standings, so we are very happy with today’s results and will keep working to earn more points and improve our position.”, said the player.

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“We feel good, I think today, especially, is a day of victory, of motivation for this final stretch. I think we really deserve a better position in the championship. And of course, we lost some points that we wish we hadn’t. But we are having a good opportunity to climb the table.”, he continued.

Vitinho also talked about the play that led to Corinthians’ third goal, which came from a rebound after his shot, wearing the number 29 jersey, hit the post. The forward pointed out that he didn’t even have time to lament the ‘almost goal’ and emphasized that the most important thing was the team securing the result.

“There wasn’t even time (to lament the ball hitting the post), Yuri took the opportunity to score, it was actually even better for me that the goal happened, it brought more relief to our team during the match. So, I think it was wonderful that he scored, it made me very happy.”, he commented.

The player also spoke about the recovery process he went through after suffering a medial meniscus injury in his right knee. Vitinho praised the work done by Corinthians’ medical department and celebrated his return ahead of schedule.

“I think the people, the work, the dedication, the therapy, the doctors, the physical preparation itself, and also my own commitment helped me recover as quickly as possible. I think this teamwork makes things go better and I’m here today, recovered. It’s something a bit more difficult to happen, but thank God everything worked out. And I think collective work, with a lot of dedication, brings results.”, he said.

“I think, of course getting injured is not good, but if you face it and give your best, it changes everything. So I had my sad moment right after the game, the next day, but at the same time I said I would do whatever I needed to do. We ended up scheduling (the surgery) the next day. I went to the hospital in the morning, was admitted, spent the night, and on Monday, in this case, I had the surgery. So I think this readiness helps the knee not to swell, to create less edema. I think the dedication, as I said, of the whole team was fundamental, and mine too. Of course, it was a joint decision with my team and my family.”, the forward added.

Vitinho also denied being frustrated by the injury at a time when he was gaining momentum at Corinthians. The player stressed that difficulties happen to everyone and the most important thing is how you deal with the situation.

“I wasn’t frustrated, no. I know, I’ve been in football a long time to understand that these things happen. It could have been worse, it could have been a 6-month, 8-month injury, but it wasn’t. And after a month and a half, I’m back. I think you have to face it with an open heart, happily. Even though it’s hard, everyone has problems in life and I’m no different. But the way we deal with the situation is what changes everything. So I tried to handle it in the best way possible and everything worked out.”

Asked about expectations for the Copa do Brasil semifinal, Vitinho emphasized that the team is focused on finishing the Brazilian Championship well to arrive calm for the decisive stage of the knockout competition.

“I think the team is living each step, each day, preparing more. And winning this derby gives us morale, gives us confidence, to face these last four games, which will be super important for us to climb the table especially and to arrive prepared for the semifinal.”

Corinthians now remains focused on the national competition. Next Sunday (23rd), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), the Alvinegro will visit Cruzeiro at Mineirão Stadium, for the 35th round of the Brazilian Championship, in a preview of the two Copa do Brasil semifinal matches.

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