Corinthians struggle in attack after Yuri Alberto injury | OneFootball

The absence of Yuri Alberto has directly impacted Corinthians' offensive performance in recent days. The number 9 suffered a grade 2 muscle injury in the left thigh biceps during the match against São Bernardo Futebol Clube on the 15th, and the forecast is that he will remain sidelined for up to six weeks.

With the elimination in the semifinals of the Campeonato Paulista, coach Dorival Júnior gained a period of approximately ten days without official matches. The next fixture is scheduled for the 11th, against Coritiba, at Neo Química Arena, for the Série A of the Brazilian Championship.

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In the 2026 season, Corinthians played 18 matches and scored 15 goals. Three of them were scored by Yuri, who also contributed one assist. The striker has not played for four games. During this period, the team managed only one win, two draws, and one loss, a result that led to their elimination from the State Championship.

With the center forward available, the numbers were better. Without him, the average goals per match dropped from a 1% success rate to 0.8%, while overall performance went from 52% to 42%. In the match against Novorizontino, in the semifinals, Corinthians failed to score, something that hadn’t happened since the 3-0 defeat to Red Bull Bragantino in the second round of the Paulistão.

Since the number 9’s injury, Vitinho and Gui Negão have been used in the offensive sector alongside Memphis Depay. Dorival believes the Dutchman can play the central role in attack, a position he also occupies for the Netherlands National Team, but so far, this alternative has not translated into goals.

Corinthians with Yuri Alberto in 2026

9 matches4 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses52% success rate9 goals scored (1.0 per match)3 goals by Yuri Alberto (33%)2.3 big chances per match19% conversion rate for big chances13.7 shots per match13.7 shots to score a goal56.4% ball possession

Corinthians since Yuri Alberto’s injury

4 matches1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss42% success rate3 goals scored (0.8 per match)0.8 big chances per match0% conversion rate for big chances (0/3)8.0 shots per match10.7 shots to score a goal57.0% ball possession

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