Midfielder limps off with knee pain, doubt for Corinthians Women

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·9 ottobre 2025

Midfielder limps off with knee pain, doubt for Corinthians Women

By Henrique Pereira / Central do Timão Editorial Team

Corinthians has a new concern for the continuation of the Conmebol Libertadores Feminina. Midfielder Vic Albuquerque suffered a sprain in her left knee during the 1-0 victory over Santa Fe last Wednesday and is now doubtful for the quarter-final match of the continental tournament.

The incident occurred just nine minutes into the first half, when Vic was hit by a sliding tackle from Karen Hernández in midfield and fell in severe pain. Despite the scare, the number 17 stayed on the field and completed the 90 minutes of the match.

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After the final whistle, Vic limped through the mixed zone of the Banfield stadium and, in a conversation with the Meu Timão report, said that her knee "twisted" during the play. The player will undergo tests in the coming days to determine the severity of the injury and decide if she can continue participating in the competition.

Conmebol's regulations do not allow substitutions in the Libertadores roster in case of injury, except for the goalkeeper position. Thus, if a more serious injury is confirmed, Corinthians will not be able to replace the player's absence. The team is already one player short on the list, as Yaya was registered before being transferred to Paris Saint-Germain.

Vic Albuquerque, the second top scorer for Corinthians this season with 14 goals, is one of the most important players in the squad led by Lucas Piccinato. She is only behind Gabi Zanotti, who scored the goal that secured the victory against Santa Fe, reaching 15 goals this year.

The Brabas return to the field this Saturday, the 11th, to face Boca Juniors from Argentina in the Libertadores quarter-finals at the Morón stadium. Besides Vic, forward Jaqueline is still recovering from a trauma in her right foot and is also doubtful for the match.

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