Corinthians midfielder gets injury treatment with Peru in the US | OneFootball

Midfielder André Carrillo, who missed Corinthians’ last match, reported as usual to the Peru national team, coached by Mano Menezes, for the four friendlies during this FIFA window, taking place between late September and early October in the United States. Last Sunday (20), the No. 19 was unavailable in the 3-1 loss to Fluminense in Itaquera, in the 28th round of the Brasileirão, due to a muscle edema in the back of his left thigh.

The defensive midfielder is still doing individual training, some of it with the ball, but he is expected to miss the friendly against the United States this Saturday (26) at 5:30 p.m. Carrillo has been one of Mano Menezes’ key players in the national team’s rebuilding process after an unsuccessful preparation cycle for the 2026 World Cup.

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Besides the match against the Americans, Peru will face Mexico on the 29th in New Jersey. Then, at the beginning of October, on the 3rd, they will take on Canada in Montreal. Finally, on October 6, the Peruvians will wrap up their friendly tour by facing Colombia in Miami, on U.S. soil. Corinthians also have four other injured players who have reported to the Dr. Joaquim Grava training center to continue their treatment.

André Carrillo is therefore expected to miss Corinthians’ first match after the FIFA window. Alvinegro will return to the pitch only on October 7 at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) to visit Internacional at Beira-Rio Stadium, in the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship. Peru’s last friendly will be on the 6th, which should make a timely return for the clash against the team from Rio Grande do Sul unfeasible.

André Carrillo’s journey at Corinthians

André Carrillo was announced by Corinthians in September 2024, shortly after ending his contract with Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadisiyah and becoming available on the market on a free transfer. Developed in the youth ranks of Alianza Lima in Peru, he also had spells in European football (Sporting and Benfica in Portugal, and Watford in England) and in Arab football (Al-Hilal). The signing was approved by then-head coach Ramón Díaz, who had already managed the Peruvian during their time together at Al-Hilal. His presentation was low-key, sharing the spotlight with the arrival of Memphis Depay, and the first contract signed was short-term.

Despite the limited initial buzz, the experienced midfielder quickly earned the coaching staff’s trust. Before long, he became one of the standout players in the campaign that saw Corinthians recover in the 2024 Brazilian Championship, going from battling relegation to securing a spot in the following season’s Copa Libertadores.

That good form continued into 2025. Carrillo was one of the key players in the Paulista Championship title run, a performance that led to the renewal of his contract until December 2026 and also to his return to call-ups for the Peru national team. This season, however, the player’s performances dipped, and he even lost ground under Dorival Júnior. Since Fernando Diniz’s arrival, he has been trying to regain his standing and his best football and, to that end, has started most matches.

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