Corinthians clear out injury list, trio could return against Santos | OneFootball

The Corinthians received some good news during this FIFA date. Four players who were injured have left the medical department and started the process of physical transition on the field. With this, the club has finally managed to empty its medical department.

Last Wednesday, Timão reported that defender André Ramalho and midfielders Charles, Rodrigo Garro, and André Carrillo began the transition and carried out partial work with the squad. Thus, only one player is under the care of the medical department at this time.

This is the striker Vitinho, who was injured in Corinthians' victory over Mirassol last Saturday. He suffered an injury to the medial meniscus of his right knee and had to undergo arthroscopy.

Trio back in the classic?

Corinthians is expecting to have new faces in the classic against Santos next Wednesday. Coach Dorival Júnior may have the returns of André Ramalho, Rodrigo Garro, and Charles.

Garro and Charles have been away from the fields for about two months, but they may be related. Ramalho, who only missed the team's last three matches due to a thigh strain, has even more chances of returning. However, the presence or absence of the trio will depend on the athletes' progress over the next few days.

On the other hand, Carrillo's case is more severe. The Peruvian, who underwent surgery on his left ankle, has not played since the beginning of August and, therefore, should take longer to be available, as he will need to regain match fitness. Thus, it is less likely that he will be related.

Absences and doubt

Dorival already has five confirmed absences to face Peixe. In addition to the injured Vitinho, Matheus Bidu is suspended and the called up Romero, Félix Torres, and Hugo Souza, who will not return in time for the match. This is because Paraguay, Ecuador, and Brazil will play a friendly on the 14th, the eve of the duel at Vila Belmiro.

Memphis Depay, on the other hand, is a doubt. The Netherlands plays for the last time on this FIFA date on Sunday, so it remains to be seen whether the striker will be able to take the field when he returns to Brazil.

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