Labyad suffers left knee twist on Neo Química Arena’s new pitch, substituted for Corinthians v Athletico-PR

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·31 juillet 2026

Labyad suffers left knee twist on Neo Química Arena’s new pitch, substituted for Corinthians v Athletico-PR

Moroccan midfielder Zakaria Labyad twisted his left knee during Corinthians v Athletico-PR on Thursday in the 21st round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

According to Globo.com, the incident came on the new surface at Neo Química Arena and he asked to be replaced.

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It unfolded in the final minutes of the first half in a midfield challenge. Planting his foot to continue the move, he turned his body and the knee twisted.

He immediately signalled to the Corinthians bench for a substitution.

Medical staff treated him on the pitch, with concern from both teams, before he was taken to the home dressing room on a stretcher.

Source: Globo.com