Striker Luis Sinisterra became Cruzeiro’s main concern on Sunday night (14). During the decisive classic against Corinthians, at Neo Química Arena, valid for the return of the semi-final of the Copa do Brasil, the player had to leave the field early, 30 minutes into the first half, after feeling a muscle injury.
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What happened to Sinisterra?
The move took place far from the ball dispute. Sinisterra, who had been a surprise addition to coach Leonardo Jardim’s starting line-up to try to reverse the deficit from the first game, collapsed on the pitch with his hand on the back of his thigh. The match was immediately stopped by the referee.
Visibly shaken and in pain, the Colombian was unable to continue and was taken out on a stretcher, covering his face, which indicates the fear of greater severity, given his recent history of physical problems.
I ENTERED TO GIVE HOPE! 😮💨
Arroyo took Sinisterra’s place and TORMED Itaquera, my friends. Well, it’s a climate of decision. 🤯🤯#CopaDoBrasilNoSportv pic.twitter.com/VQOGUnjVFZ
— sportv (@sportv) December 14, 2025
Without being able to count on the striker, Leonardo Jardim acted quickly and promoted the young man’s entry Koreth Assistant at 31 minutes. Sinisterra’s departure dismantled Raposa’s initial strategy, which relied on the winger’s speed to exploit counterattacks and surprise the Corinthians defense.
What are Siniterra’s injuries?
This is not the first time that the athlete’s physique has been a concern. Sinisterra was coming from a recovery streak and had been prepared specifically for this final stretch of the season.
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Recent History: The player had already been absent from the team in Brasileirão matches in October and November due to similar problems.
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Previous Controversy: In the previous clash for the Brasileirão (on November 24), Sinisterra was the protagonist when a goal was disallowed in the 3-0 victory over the same Corinthians, in a controversial move criticized by refereeing experts.
Cruzeiro’s Medical Department must re-evaluate the athlete in the next 24 hours to determine the severity of the injury and recovery time, but the atmosphere behind the scenes is pessimistic regarding the player’s return for the eventual finals, if the team advances.
