Corinthians is staring down a brutal stretch, with Memphis officially sidelined by a fresh injury diagnosis just as the club prepares for a massive relegation battle.
Memphis’s Absence Hits Hard
It was already tough for Timão, with Memphis missing the Vitória match because of accumulated yellow cards. Now, to make things worse, he is also out for next Saturday’s clash against Vasco. The No. 10 was diagnosed with swelling in the biceps femoris muscle in his right thigh on Wednesday. The good news, if you can call it that, is the club’s medical department, according to ge, doesn’t consider the injury serious. They expect him back in full training next week. Still, being without your guy when you’re fighting for your life? That’s a punch to the gut.
Another Injury and Relegation Zone Standoff
And as if one major injury concern wasn’t enough, Gabriel Paulista has also been hit. He’s dealing with a strained adductor muscle in his left leg. This couldn’t come at a worse time. That game against Vasco on Matchday 32 of the Brasileirão is huge; it’s being called a real “decider” in the fight to stay out of the relegation zone. Timão is currently sitting in 16th place with 33 points. Vasco, right above them in 15th, has 35 points and a game in hand. New manager Seedorf is set to make his debut for Timão in this exact match. Talk about pressure!
Seedorf’s debut couldn’t be more high stakes. This Saturday’s showdown against Vasco is absolutely critical for Corinthians to start digging themselves out of this hole. Every point matters right now, especially with Memphis still on the mend.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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