When will Zakaria Labyad return for Corinthians? Recovery explained | OneFootball

Forward Zakaria Labyad returned to the Corinthians training center on the morning of Wednesday the 23rd and resumed treatment for his left knee injury at the club’s facilities. The player came back to work two days earlier than expected.

It is worth remembering that the forward suffered the knee injury in the match against Athletico-PR in July at Neo Química Arena, in the Brazilian Championship. Labyad suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and a meniscus injury in his left knee. The Moroccan will only play again next season.

However, internally, the forward’s recovery has been praised by the medical department. Zakaria Labyad undergoes daily evaluations. His response to treatment after surgery will determine the timeline for his return to the pitch in 2027.

Corinthians in a difficult moment

Corinthians are 14th in the Brazilian Championship with 32 points. The team has been going through a serious performance crisis under Fernando Diniz. After the defeat to Fluminense last Sunday the 20th, fans once again called for the coach to leave. The board decided to dismiss him, but accepted the players’ request and kept the coach.

Currently, only four points separate Corinthians from the Brazilian Championship relegation zone. The team has suffered six straight defeats and has seen its performances drop drastically in the second half of the season. After the international break, the team will face Internacional on October 7 at Beira-Rio in a direct clash in the fight against relegation.

Players waiting for image rights payments

Alongside the technical problems on the field, the squad is also dealing with delayed wages. The club has now gone two months without paying the squad’s image rights. In addition, the group is also facing delays in the payment of win bonuses and overdue vacation pay.

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