Scans show no injury, but Corinthians right-back may be rested for Derby | OneFootball

Last Wednesday, the 27th, Corinthians fans were shocked when they saw right-back Matheuzinho leave the field injured during the second half of the match against Athletico-PR, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals at Ligga Arena. However, the player's absence will be much shorter than feared at the time of his substitution in Curitiba.

This is because the player underwent imaging tests that detected only an overload in the posterior region of the right thigh, without confirmation of a muscle injury. Therefore, at worst, Matheuzinho will only miss the Alvinegro's next match, the derby against Palmeiras, this Sunday, the 31st, at Neo Química Arena for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship.

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In recent games, when Matheuzinho was absent from the starting lineup, his replacement has been the defender Félix Torres, playing out of position. However, the Ecuadorian's performances have been criticized by fans on social media, prompting questions to Dorival Júnior in press conferences and a defense of the player by the coach.

While the absence of the right-back is not yet certain, another absence for the Derby is confirmed: left-back Matheus Bidu, who is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards. As a result, there is a reasonable chance that Corinthians will have half of its defensive line as substitutes against its biggest rival this Sunday.

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