São Paulo FC HubSão Paulo FC suffers from the injury of goalkeeper Carlos Coronel. The player underwent a procedure to treat a kidney stone and will need to rest for the next few days.
What happened?
Carlos Coronel started feeling pain on Thursday and was taken to Hospital Albert Einstein. After exams, the need for an intervention was confirmed.
The athlete was discharged on Friday morning, but there is no set timeline for his return to the field.
Impact on the team
The Tricolor faces Ponte Preta in Campinas, in the last round of the first phase of the Campeonato Paulista. The team needs to win to guarantee a spot in the quarterfinals without relying on other results.
| Team | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo FC | Ponte Preta | Sunday |
Injuries in the squad
In addition to Coronel, the São Paulo FC medical department is dealing with Ryan Francisco and André Silva. The strikers are at different stages of recovery.
The technical committee implemented daily questionnaires and periodic exams to minimize physical problems in the squad. The goal is to reduce the number of injuries during the season.
Carlos Coronel, who has not yet debuted for São Paulo FC, was hired this season after playing for NY Red Bulls. He has been a constant presence on the bench under Crespo's command.
