The goalless draw between Corinthians and Atlético-MG, this Saturday (25), for the seventh round of Brasileirão, ended with a warning signal for the São Paulo club. Striker Yuri Alberto left the MRV Arena lawn launching and needed the help of companions to go to the locker room, increasing the seizure in the cast on the eve of an important decision for the South American Cup.
Yuri began to complain of pain after a ball dispute with midfielder Patrick, in the final minutes of the match. The play, however, was not lacking or a more sudden contact.
According to the Corinthians Communication Department, he complained of pain in the lower back and will be evaluated by the club’s medical department. In the post-game press conference, coach Dorival Junior reported that, apparently, the center forward has a muscle contracture.
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Shirt 9 began the departure on the bench and entered the field in 19 minutes of the second half, remaining just over 30 minutes in the game. Despite the effort, he had a discreet performance in the confrontation.
The possible absence of worries especially for the decisive moment of the season. Next Tuesday (28), Corinthians faces Huracán in Buenos Aires for the last round of the South American group stage.
Timon must overcome Argentines to ensure direct knockout classification without depending on other results in the group.
