Scans rule out fracture for Corinthians midfielder | OneFootball

Defensive midfielder Ana Vitória did not suffer a fracture after the challenge that forced her to leave the match between Corinthians and Ferroviária last Friday. Tests carried out on the midfielder did not detect any bone injury in the area affected during the game.

According to information published by Meu Timão from people close to the player, the expectation is that she will be “available soon.” Corinthians will face Ferroviária again this Monday, the 20th, this time in the Copa do Brasil round of 16. The match will be played as a single-leg tie at Fonte Luminosa, in Araraquara.

Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel / Corinthians Agency. Ana Vitória

Ana Vitória left the pitch in the first half of the previous match. In the 10th minute, Maressa raised her foot too high during a challenge and struck the right shin of Corinthians’ number 88. The defensive midfielder received medical attention on the field and was later taken off on a stretcher. Vic Albuquerque came on in her place.

After Corinthians’ win, Emily Lima commented on the situation and showed confidence in the options available in the squad. The coach explained that the team had time to work on different alternatives during the mid-season break, which could help if Ana Vitória is not fit to play.

“We have replacements. We had 20, 25 days of a lot of training with many variations. I think a positive medical update would calm us down, of course. But we can’t stay focused on that. I think we really have to focus on the match,” said Emily.

Back at Corinthians this season, Ana Vitória is in her second spell with the club. The player has been a starter under both coaches who have led the team in 2026, Lucas Piccinato and Emily Lima. So far, the midfielder has made 13 appearances for Timão this season and scored one goal.

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