Série A clubs face high injury rates in 2026 season

Brazilian Série A clubs are facing significant medical challenges during the FIFA international break, with a total of 600 injuries recorded across the league so far in the 2026 season. Corinthians and Santos lead the ranking for most injuries, each recording 41 cases. Notable absences include Corinthians striker Yuri Alberto, who has missed 18 official matches due to a thigh injury, and Santos' Neymar, who is managing load and recovering from a grade 2 femoral rectus injury.

Chapecoense follows closely with 40 cases, including eight surgical procedures. In contrast, Vasco da Gama has maintained the healthiest squad in the league, recording only 15 injuries in 54 matches.

At Corinthians, recovery efforts are underway for several key players. Yuri Alberto is nearing a return after treating a partial fiber rupture in his right hamstring, while defender Gabriel Paulista has begun partial training following a knee injury. However, long-term absences continue for Zakaria Labyad and Kayke, both of whom are recovering from serious knee injuries and are not expected to return until the following season.