Corinthians midfielder limps off, Dorival: "Not serious" | OneFootball

Midfielder Matheus Pereira was substituted due to pain in his left thigh during the Corinthians match against Athletico-PR this Thursday, in the Brazilian Championship. However, coach Dorival Júnior reassured the fans in a press conference after the match at Arena da Baixada.

Matheus Pereira was substituted at the 29th minute of the second half. The player felt discomfort in the back of his left thigh and left the field for defender André Ramalho to come in. Dorival said that, initially, the situation “does not seem serious.”

“We hope it’s nothing. At least initially, it doesn’t seem to be anything serious,” stated the Timão coach.

Full Medical Department

The Corinthians medical department has gained a few new members in recent weeks. Currently, the team has four players out due to injury. They are: left-back Hugo (right knee surgery), midfielder Breno Bidon (physical transition), and forwards Kaio César (right thigh injury) and Yuri Alberto (left thigh injury).

Matheus Pereira is expected to undergo medical examinations this Friday, as the team begins preparations for the quarter-finals of the Paulista Championship against Portuguesa.

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Standings Situation

With the victory in Curitiba, Corinthians surpassed Athletico-PR and entered the top 5 of the Brasileirão. Timão is now in fifth place on the table, with six points earned.

Next Corinthians Match

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