Yuri Alberto seeks to end four-month drought at Corinthians | OneFootball

Striker Yuri Alberto is experiencing an uncomfortable goal drought for Corinthians. The number 9 has not scored a goal in four months and is trying to find the back of the net again this Sunday, in the match against Flamengo at Neo Química Arena, for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship.

Yuri Alberto’s last goal was on May 21 of this year. On that occasion, he scored the winning goal for Corinthians against Novorizontino, 1-0, in the Copa do Brasil.

Since then, the player has not participated in a single goal for Corinthians, whether scoring or providing an assist. He is now trying to avoid a negative milestone this season: if he doesn’t score against Flamengo, he will reach ten consecutive matches without finding the net.

Hampered by injuries

During this period, Yuri Alberto has been hampered by injuries. Not surprisingly, he has played only nine matches in four months for Corinthians.

At the end of May, the striker suffered a fracture of the transverse process of the L1 vertebra in his spine. The 24-year-old athlete ended up being sidelined for two months.

Then in October, Yuri underwent inguinal hernia surgery that kept him out of matches for about a month.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Yuri Alberto’s numbers

Despite his physical problems, Yuri Alberto is Corinthians’ top scorer this season. He has scored 13 goals in 43 matches, starting in 30 of them.

In addition, the striker has contributed one assist.

Corinthians’ next match

Standings

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