Corinthians give update on José Martínez after hand fracture | OneFootball

This week, Corinthians faced another setback for the upcoming games of the season. During a team training session, midfielder José Martínez suffered a fracture in one of his fingers and had to undergo surgery to repair his left hand. The procedure took place last Wednesday, the 20th.

The player is expected to leave the hospital this Thursday and will start a recovery program with physiotherapists starting Sunday, the 24th. Thus, he is a confirmed absence for the match against Vasco da Gama in the Brasileirão, happening this weekend.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Ag. Corinthians

The Corinthians medical department is experiencing a challenging time. Besides Martínez, the latest player to become unavailable, André Carrillo, Yuri Alberto, Memphis Depay, and Hugo Farias are also in the physical recovery phase.

Check out the official statement from Corinthians

“On the afternoon of this Wednesday (20), at the Sírio-Libanês Hospital in São Paulo-SP, midfielder José Martínez underwent surgery to correct a fracture in the fourth metacarpal of his left hand. The procedure was successful.

Number 70 is expected to be discharged this Thursday (21) and, starting Sunday (24), will begin recovery with physiotherapy at the Dr. Joaquim Grava Training Center. Additionally, he will work on physical conditioning maintenance.”

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