Moscardo undergoes appendicitis surgery and misses Corinthians

O Corinthians lost an important piece for the first leg of the semifinals of the Brazil’s CupTuesday 25th), at Neo Química Arena, against São Paulo – the team still visits Bahia, for the Brasileirão, on Saturday (22).

Young midfielder Gabriel Moscardo underwent appendicitis surgery this Thursday (20) and will have to rest for at least seven days. Recovery from this type of procedure lasts up to 30 days.

Moscardo was a discovery by coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo after a serious injury to Paulinho, the departure of Du Queiroz and the low performance of Maycon and Roni. The 17-year-old made a good start to the team, played consecutive games, won over the crowd and even drew praise from the European press. Now, the technician will have to, again, change the formation of the middle.

“The midfielder Gabriel Moscardo underwent surgery for appendicitis this Thursday, at Hospital São Luiz, Morumbi unit, and is recovering,” said the club, avoiding to determine the time of absence of the player, who had been standing out as a defensive midfielder.

Without the boy, Luxemburgo will have to drop Fausto Vera to the role of first midfielder and will have to look for a new second scorer. Maycon can regain the vacancy, but Giuliano has also done the job. Roni, out of the last few games, seems to have lost face with the coach and would be a last option.

In addition to Moscardo, Corinthians also reported a muscle injury to winger Raphael Ramos. “Right-back Rafael Ramos had a slight strain on the medial collateral ligament of his right knee during the match against Universitario, in the Copa Sudamericana. The athlete began treatment with the Department of Health and Performance.”