Corinthians seek Copa do Brasil comeback against Internacional without Yuri Alberto | OneFootball

Corinthians host Internacional on Thursday, aiming to overturn a 2-0 first-leg defeat at Beira-Rio and reach the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals. They must score at least two. According to Meu Timao, they will be without forward Yuri Alberto.

The striker sustained a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh late last month. He is Corinthians’ leading scorer against Internacional with six goals in six appearances.

Half of that haul came in their last win over Internacional, a 4-2 victory in the 2025 Brasileirão, when Yuri Alberto hit a hat-trick and Coronado added the other. Jorge Henrique has four in six, while Luizão, Cristóvão, Guerrero, Tales, Neto, Jô and Rivellino have three each.

From the current squad, only Gui Negão has scored against Internacional besides Yuri Alberto. He levelled the 1-1 draw in the 2025 league return fixture and is among the options to replace the injured forward. This season he has one goal, against Capivariano in the Campeonato Paulista.

Corinthians must also lift their points return without their number 9. With Yuri Alberto playing, their record stands at 54 per cent, without him it drops to 44 per cent.

Kick-off is at 20:00 at Neo Química Arena.

Source: Meu Timao

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