Right-back returns for Corinthians after four months out of action | OneFootball

Last Thursday, Corinthians defeated Realidade Jovem 3-0 at Estádio João Mendes Athayde, in São José do Rio Preto, for the seventh round of the Paulista Women's Championship. In addition to the positive result, the match marked the return of right-back Letícia Santos, who played again after four months away from the pitch.

At 10 minutes into the second half, the 30-year-old player was called upon by coach Lucas Piccinato, replacing defender Letícia Teles. Despite a discreet performance in just over 35 minutes on the field, Letícia still starred in an important play: she started the move that ended with a goal by Ariel Godoi, but the goal was disallowed by referee Adeli Mara Monteiro.

Letícia Santos in action during Corinthians' victory. Photo: Pedro Zacchi/Ag.Paulistão

In the replay of the play, the Corinthians striker appeared to be onside, but since the initial phase of the Paulista Championship does not have VAR, the on-field decision was upheld, preventing a possible fourth goal for Timão in the match.

The game marked the end of a long period of inactivity for the right-back. Her last match had been on April 19, in Corinthians' 8-0 thrashing of Instituto 3B, still in the first phase of the Brazilian Championship. Soon after, Letícia suffered a muscle injury in the back of her right thigh, before the match against Grêmio in May, and missed 20 consecutive games.

Even after recovering, the athlete was included in the squad for some matches, such as the 1-1 draw with São Paulo, but remained on the bench. She was also with the group during the Teal Rising Cup, a friendly tournament held in the United States, without taking the field.

The same happened after the Copa América: Letícia was an option in the 1-0 win over Palmeiras on August 10, and in the 2-0 victory against Ferroviária, both in the Paulista Championship.

Signed at the beginning of 2024, Letícia Santos has played 26 matches for Corinthians, 15 as a starter. Throughout the season, she has already scored two goals, provided one assist, and was part of the campaign that led the Brabas to win the 2024 Brazilian Championship.

The right-back may be available again next Sunday, when Corinthians face São Paulo at 10:30 a.m. at Pacaembu, for the first leg of the Brazilian Championship semifinals. However, the tendency is for her to start on the bench, since Gi Fernandes and Paulinha have been alternating as starters in the position.

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