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Author of Palmeiras’ first goal in the 2-0 win against Corinthians, this Thursday Luiz Adriano left the field earlier. The forward suffered a muscle injury to his left thigh and had to be replaced by Willian in the second leg of the Derby.
Even without more detailed examinations to assess the seriousness of the attacker’s problem, coach Vanderlei Luxemburg already predicts at least two absent games: against Sport, on Sunday, for Brasileirão, and against Bolívar, on Wednesday, for Libertadores.
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– Very early (on the severity of the injury), he did not see anything. Tomorrow (Friday) you will have an MRI to see the severity of the injury. But we already know that he must be out against Sport and Bolivia (against Bolívar, for Libertadores). Let’s see what happens. A muscle injury today, depends on its degree, is lost like Felipe Melo, eight or nine games. Because there are games on Wednesday and Sunday. It’s a concern, but hopefully nothing serious. He is a player who works for the team. If it sucks, put it on – said the technician at a press conference.
Luiz Adriano celebrating Palmeiras’ goal against Corinthians – Photo: Marcos Ribolli
Luiz Adriano reached 11 goals scored this season on Thursday, was the forward’s fourth in the Brazilian Championship. Against Corinthians he had already scored in the final of the Paulista Championship.
If the attacker’s absence is confirmed, Luxembourg can promote Willian’s return to the starting lineup. He is Verdão’s top deputy scorer in 2020, with nine goals.
Palmeiras has 16 points in the Brazilian Championship and remains undefeated in the competition, with four wins and four draws after eight games. Verdão is four points behind the international leader.
