The number 77 was not the only one to make the sacrifice. Striker Yuri Alberto, who scored a goal in the duel, also admitted to having played with some knee pain.
“We have to realize that we are human beings. There are people who dedicate themselves to this team. He (Yuri) and Igor, who was on the bench, made a huge effort to be here. They sacrificed themselves for the club and that has to be They couldn’t start the game. Hats off to these people who are dedicated, who work. We are human beings, we dedicate ourselves a lot”, said the commander.
Igor Coronado still hasn’t managed to break through with the Corinthians shirt. He made just five appearances for the Parque São Jorge team, with no goals and one assist, and has suffered from injuries.
After a great spell at Al-Ittihad, in Saudi Arabia, the player arrived at Timão with a thigh problem, but as soon as he recovered, he contracted dengue fever. Recently, he has been complaining of muscle discomfort.
Once back, he will have four days to acquire better physical shape and should be available to Corinthians for the duel against Flamengo, this Saturday (11). The ball rolls at 4pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the sixth round of the Brasileirão.
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