Corinthians confirm Kayke's serious injury, striker speaks out | OneFootball

One of the Corinthians’ main players since Fernando Diniz arrived, forward Kayke is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a serious left knee injury suffered in the match against Barra, in the team’s debut in the 2026 Copa do Brasil.

In a statement released early Wednesday afternoon (22), Corinthians reported that the young player suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), an injury that normally sidelines athletes for nine to 12 months. As a result, the No. 31 should only return next season.

Agência Corinthians

The club said that Kayke is already under the care of Corinthians’ medical department, which has begun the necessary protocols to determine his treatment and plan his recovery.

Through social media, the forward commented on the situation, thanking everyone for the messages and emphasizing his focus on recovering from the injury. See below:

“A difficult moment in my career, but I trust in God’s plans. Another moment in my life that I will take as a lesson. Thank you all for the positive messages, now it’s time to focus on recovery. Everything in His time,” he began.

“Not a leaf falls from the tree unless God allows it, just as the Lord allows nothing in your life by chance. And even if today you don’t understand what He is doing, later on you will be grateful… You need to trust in God’s plans, because He knows what He is doing,” he added.

Copa do Brasil debut

Corinthians’ 1-0 win over Barra-SC on Tuesday night (21), in the first leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil, also made history at Ressacada off the pitch. The match recorded the highest attendance at the stadium in 2026.

With the result, the black-and-white team can advance with a draw in the return leg. The second match between the teams is scheduled for May 14 at Neo Química Arena, when the spot in the next stage of the Copa do Brasil will be decided.

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