Vitinho limps off with right knee pain, Corinthians to assess injury | OneFootball

Vitinho has become a concern for Corinthians. The striker felt pain in his right knee during the team's victory over Novorizontino on Saturday, in the Brazilian Championship, and had to be substituted after playing for only 22 minutes at Neo Química Arena.

The player replaced Gui Negão, 17 minutes into the second half, and even participated in the team's second goal. He provided an assist for the goal scored by Yuri Alberto.

However, at the 39th minute, Vitinho complained of discomfort in his knee and had to leave the field on a stretcher, giving way to Ryan. According to Gazeta Esportiva, the athlete will undergo medical examinations on Sunday.

Pleased the boss

Dorival Júnior's son and assistant, Lucas Silvestre, who led Corinthians from the sidelines on Saturday due to his father's suspension, praised Vitinho's performance.

“Vitinho came on very well, we needed to have the ball a bit more. At that moment, it wasn't very interesting to have Gui and Yuri, especially since Gui was greatly fatigued after Wednesday's game. We needed someone with more fluctuation, who retains the ball, Vitinho gave a good response. Unfortunately, he left, I still don't have any information. I believe that tomorrow the doctor will give us a position on his situation,” he commented.

Full medical department

If the injury is confirmed, Vitinho will add to the list of players handed over to the medical department. Currently, the black-and-white squad has four injured athletes.

They are: André Ramalho (strain in the right hamstring), André Carrillo (ligament injury in the left ankle), Charles (treatment for right knee pain) and Rodrigo Garro (muscle injury in the right calf).

On the other hand, this Saturday, Timão had the return of Memphis Depay, recovered from an edema in the right hamstring.

Table situation

With the victory, Corinthians moves away from the relegation zone and jumps to the tenth position in the Brasileirão table, with 33 points earned. In total, there are eight wins, nine draws, and ten losses.

Next Corinthians match

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