Raniele picks up thigh injury, begins treatment at Corinthians | OneFootball

On this Tuesday, Corinthians updated the clinical condition of midfielder Raniele. The player, who left the classic against Palmeiras in pain last Sunday, was diagnosed with a lesion in the posterior muscle of the left thigh.

According to information from the club, the player underwent medical examinations last Monday, the day after the Derby. He has already started treatment with the physiotherapy department this Tuesday. The Timão, as usual, did not disclose a timeframe for the athlete's return to the field.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Corinthians Agency)

Medical Department Overview

With the injury, Raniele joins André Carrillo among Corinthians' absences due to physical problems. The Peruvian midfielder is in the medical department due to an ankle surgery.

On the other hand, coach Dorival Júnior has potential returns for the second leg against Athletico-PR, for the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. Forward Yuri Alberto, in physical transition, may be a new addition.

Right-back Matheuzinho, who missed the Derby due to thigh strain, should be available again. On the left side, Matheus Bidu returns from suspension and also strengthens the black and white team.

Venezuelan José Martínez, although in the final stages of recovery from a hand surgery, is still doubtful. This is because, on the eve of the match with Furacão, he takes the field to defend Venezuela in the Qualifiers. Goalkeeper Hugo Souza, who is in a similar situation with the Brazilian National Team, should return on a chartered flight to Brazil to be able to play.

Corinthians' Next Game

The Corinthians squad will report back this Wednesday, at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, to start preparing for the game against Athletico-PR. Dorival will have a week of training until the match, scheduled for next Wednesday, at Neo Química Arena, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time).

The coach seeks to make some corrections during the Fifa date period. With a 1-0 victory in the first leg, in Curitiba, Timão only needs a draw to advance to the semifinals. A simple defeat, by one goal, takes the matches to penalties, while a loss by two or more goals advantage eliminates the Paulistas.

The winner of the duel faces in the next phase of the Copa do Brasil Cruzeiro or Atlético-MG.

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