After rib fracture, Matheus Henrique begins physical recovery | OneFootball

The Cruzeiro squad returned to Toca da Raposa this Wednesday, and coach Leonardo Jardim received good news. Recovering from a rib fracture, Matheus Henrique began the transition from physiotherapy to physical preparation.

The midfielder's last match for Cruzeiro was on October 5, when he got injured in the draw against Sport. On that occasion, Matheus Henrique was brought down after a sliding tackle and left the field in the first half of the game.

In recent days, the athlete has partially participated in the club's activities with the rest of the squad; however, he has not yet been able to train normally.

With five games remaining in the Brazilian Championship, Cruzeiro is an outsider in the title race. The team from Minas Gerais occupies third place, with 64 points, four points behind Palmeiras and Flamengo, who are competing for the trophy.

If he manages to be available in time, Matheus Henrique could be an important reinforcement for Leonardo Jardim in the Copa do Brasil. In the tournament, Cruzeiro faces Corinthians on December 10, in the first leg of the competition's semifinal.

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