Corinthians weigh up surgery for Matheus Bidu over pubic pain | OneFootball

By Lucas Barreiros/Central do Timão NewsroomCorinthians could face another medical issue for the final stretch of the season. Matheus Bidu, Timão’s starting left-back, has been dealing with severe pubic pain and may need surgery.

According to ESPN, the full-back has been playing through the pain in recent rounds and under the effect of painkillers. Given the situation, Corinthians believe the player may have a hernia and, therefore, would need to undergo a surgical procedure.

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – APRIL 26: Matheus Bidu of Corinthians celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during a Brasileirao 2026 match between Corinthians and Vasco da Gama at Neo Quimica Arena on April 26, 2026 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

There is still no decision on whether surgery will be necessary. Corinthians are assessing the situation because, if the procedure is carried out now, Bidu could be sidelined for approximately 30 days, making him unavailable for Fernando Diniz in the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship.

One alternative is to keep the full-back active, even with the pain, to avoid a longer absence. However, continuing to play through the pain also carries the risk of worsening the player’s physical condition.

Bidu took part in only two training sessions

During this week of Corinthians’ preparation for the return of the Brazilian Championship, Bidu took part in only two training sessions and once again complained of pain.

The left-back did not take part in training last Monday (28), which puts his presence in Timão’s next match in doubt. Corinthians face Internacional on October 7 at Beira-Rio in the Brasileirão.

A delicate moment in the Brazilian Championship

Bidu’s possible absence comes at a delicate moment for Corinthians in the national competition.

Fernando Diniz’s team sit in 14th place in the Brasileirão, with 32 points, only three ahead of Grêmio, the first club inside the relegation zone.

In addition, Timão have not won in the Brazilian Championship since August, when they defeated Red Bull Bragantino 2–0 in the 22nd round.

If he does need surgery, Bidu could be unavailable for Corinthians precisely in the final stretch of the competition, while the club tries to move away from the relegation zone.

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