Matheuzinho, Corinthians’ right-back, suffered a thigh injury during the victory over Athletico-PR, for the round of the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Cup, on Wednesday (27).
The player becomes a concern for the classic against Palmeiras, scheduled for Sunday (31), by Serie A of the Brazilian Championship. The derby will be played at the Neo Chemistry Arena, in São Paulo (SP).
He left the match at the Arena da Baixada on 19 minutes, shortly after the goal scored by Gui Negão, giving way to Felix Torres. The side had to leave stretcher and received service in the reserve bank.
The defender will undergo medical examinations on Thursday (28), at CT Joaquim Grava, in São Paulo. The situation worries the technical committee, since the substitute, Felix Torres, acts improvised in the position. , the only expert of the function, has been loaned to Criciúma in recent weeks.
