Despite injury recovery, Corinthians midfielder called up by Venezuela | OneFootball

Corinthians' midfielder José Martínez received a new call-up to the Venezuelan national team on Wednesday morning, despite being in the recovery phase from a fracture in his left hand. The player was summoned by coach Fernando Batista and could reinforce the team in the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

Martínez underwent surgery about a week ago, after suffering a fracture of the fourth metacarpal. According to specialists, the estimated recovery time is around four weeks, but the timeline can vary depending on the progress of the treatment.

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Venezuela will face Colombia and Uruguay on September 4 and 9, respectively. Currently, the team is in seventh place in the table, with 18 points, within the playoff zone. To seek direct qualification to the World Cup, it will be crucial to earn points in these decisive matches.

Corinthians, on the other hand, will have to deal with the situation, as it competes in the Copa do Brasil on September 10, against Athletico-PR, at Neo Química Arena. The board hopes to have Martínez and Hugo Souza, who was called up for the Brazilian national team, back in time for the decisive game.

In the meantime, the midfielder is a confirmed absence in the first quarter-final match, which takes place this Wednesday, at Arena da Baixada. In addition to him, Timão will also be without Raniele, who is suspended, and strikers Yuri Alberto, André Carrillo, and Hugo Farias, all out due to injuries or health issues.

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