Yuri Alberto’s Hamstring Injury and Corinthians’ 2026 Season

Corinthians forward Yuri Alberto sustained a grade two injury to his left hamstring during the Paulistão match against São Bernardo on Sunday, February 16, 2026. The injury is expected to sideline him for at least one month, impacting Corinthians’ upcoming schedule.

Injury Details and Recovery

The injury occurred shortly after Alberto entered the match. He is currently undergoing an intense recovery regimen, training three times a day to expedite his return to the field. This commitment to training has been met with optimism from the Corinthians staff.

Recent Performance and Assist Record

Prior to the injury, Yuri Alberto registered his first assist of 2026, setting up André Luiz for the winning goal against São Bernardo in a 1-0 victory. This assist brings his total to 22 for the club. He joins Rodrigo Garro, who leads the team with two assists, as well as Vitinho, Ryan, Pedro Raul, Gustavo Henrique, Kaio César, Dieguinho, Matheus Bidu, and Memphis Depay, all of whom have one assist each this season.

Upcoming Match and Team Impact

Corinthians will be without Alberto for their rescheduled Brasileirão round two fixture against Athletico Paranaense on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Arena da Baixada. His absence presents a challenge for the team as they navigate a busy schedule.

Sources

OneFootball, OneFootball (French)