Hugo Souza, hero goalkeeper of the Paulista Championship conquest, should also be left out of the team for at least a month, with problems with the thigh
It will be out of action indefinitely to treat a right knee injury. The 27-year-old Argentine midfielder has suffered in pain in the region since the beginning of the season and acted in the sacrifice in a goalless draw with the last Thursday, in a match that sealed the achievement of Paulistan for the team of Parque São Jorge. Corinthians shirt 8 was diagnosed with patellar tendinopathy. He has suffered from the problem since the final stretch of 2024 and postponed his return this season to treat the injury, but did not return in full condition. The player was using knee protection in recent matches and dismissed the prop with the final with Palmeiras. This Monday, he revealed that he had to anesthetize the site to enter the field.
According to the report, Garro will not need to undergo surgery and will be evaluated daily by the medical team of Corinthians, who did not stipulate deadline for the athlete’s return. This Tuesday, 1st, Corinthians reported that Garro traveled to Spain, where he will stay for a week for the “innovative procedure at a rehabilitation center in Madrid”. The club also said that the athlete’s knee problem “regressed considerably with the work developed by club professionals.”
“Patellar tendinopathy is when the patellar tendon (which connects the patella (knees) to the tibia) suffers overload and inflammation. When the patellar tendon is constantly overloaded, he can lose his elasticity and strength, leading to pain, swelling and even the risk of partial or total rupture of this tendon,” explains Flávia Magalhães, medical sports and confederations as clubs Atletico-MG, América-MG, CBF and Conmebol.
Shalimá Chaves, sports physiotherapist associated with the National Society of Sports Physiotherapy and Physical Activity (Sonafe Brasil), details that the problem directly implies reducing the athlete’s sports performance because it compromises the ability to jump, run at high speed and change direction quickly. The expert also says that using anesthetic injections can often be harmful to the player.
“Although corticosteroid infiltrations are used to treat tendinopathies, their use is controversial due to limited benefits and associated risks. Pain relief is temporary and can affect tissue repair response, leading to the progression of the lesion. In addition, infiltrations have shown significant benefits and can worsen the structural condition of the tendon,” he adds.
Without Garro, who can have opportunities with the coach is the midfielder. The player arrived in the middle of last year to fight for ownership, but did not gear with the Corinthian shirt. This year, he had to deal with a punishment and accumulates a few minutes on the field, but has the confidence of the coaching staff. Others who can earn opportunity are Ángel Romero, who replaced Garro in the final against Palmeiras, and Talles Magno, whose renewal with Corinthians is sent. In this scenario, Ramón would have to move the tactical scheme, using a scheme with three strikers.
Low -minute low
Another last minute embezzlement for the Corinthian team of being the goalkeeper, diagnosed with a thigh injury and will undergo examinations to determine the severity of the injury. The information was initially given by ESPN. Hero of the conquest of Paulistan, he must be removed at least a month. Hugo has already reached the final stretch of the championship with this injury, suffered in the last round of the group stage against Guarani. With this, Hugo Souza is expected to lose the game against Argentina’s Huracán on Wednesday for the first round of the South American Cup group stage. Matheus Donelli must be the holder in the goal of Timon.
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Fernando Dias
