The end of the classic against the Palm trees for the Corinthians. In the final minutes of the match, Yuri Alberto left the field crying and on a stretcher.
In the 49th minute, the Corinthians number 9 had a serious collision with defender Murilo on the field and had to be treated by the team’s doctors.
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Unable to perform any longer, the center forward was taken off the field on a stretcher and in tears, leaving Timão with two players less after Cássio was sent off and all substitutions were taken into account.
After the match, the team reported that the player suffered trauma to his rib and elbow as a result of the play.
At a press conference, coach António Oliveira avoided making a diagnosis, but wished his player a speedy recovery.
“About Yuri, it will still be reevaluated, so we will only have a position in the last few days. Regarding Yuri’s injury, we hope it’s nothing serious, because he’s back doing what he loves most and what makes him happy and we want him and everyone available to compete”, he stated.
As he left the stadium, Yuri was spotted walking, but wearing a sling on his right arm.