Cruzeiro vs Corinthians: Key Player Injured, Substituted, Raises Concerns
In a critical semifinal match of the Copa do Brasil, Cruzeiro faced off against Corinthians at the Mineirão on Wednesday, October 10. The match featured a concerning incident involving Cruzeiro’s defender, Lucas Villalba, who suffered an injury during the game.
Cruzeiro vs Corinthians: Key Player Injured
Lucas Villalba experienced discomfort after a duel with Corinthians’ Yuri Alberto at the 36-minute mark of the first half. Despite his visible pain, Villalba attempted to continue playing and stayed on the field alongside teammate Fabrício Bruno for an additional 15 minutes. However, his condition forced head coach Leonardo Jardim to substitute him with Jonathan Jesus shortly after the halftime break.
Concerns for the Return Match
The potential severity of Villalba’s injury raises questions about his availability for the return leg of this semifinal tie. Cruzeiro and Corinthians are scheduled to meet again on Sunday, October 14, at 18:00 (Brasilia time) at the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo.
- Initial Match: Cruzeiro vs Corinthians
- Date: October 10, 2023
- Location: Mineirão
- Return Match: October 14, 2023, at Neo Química Arena
Upcoming Semifinals Schedule
As the Copa do Brasil progresses, the other semifinal match will feature Vasco against Fluminense on Thursday, October 11, at 20:00 (Brasilia time) at the Maracanã Stadium. The final matches are set for December 17 and 21.
