Corinthians said on Tuesday afternoon that Jesse Lingard suffered minor fractures to his sixth and seventh ribs. The club added that he will train separately in the coming days and has already begun intensive recovery treatment.
Club statement on the injury
Detailing the setback on Tuesday, an official Corinthians statement read: "Forward Jesse Lingard suffered minor fractures to his sixth and seventh ribs. The player will train normally in the coming days, but separately. The number 77 has already begun intensive recovery treatment and the Corinthians Medical Department will reassess him daily to clear him to train with the group."
Absence and return target
Lingard had already been ruled out of Corinthians' Brasileirao home clash against Mirassol on Friday through suspension after collecting his third yellow card. GOAL wrote that Lingard will aim to return from injury and suspension for the derby at Sao Paulo on November 4.
Contract and season numbers
GOAL said Lingard arrived in Sao Paulo in early March on a deal running until December 2026 with the option of a further 12 months. Across the current campaign, he has registered one assist in 19 Brazilian Serie A appearances, one goal in eight Copa Libertadores outings and another strike across four Copa do Brasil games.
Corinthians' league position
GOAL said Corinthians were 18th in the standings on 33 points after 32 games. GOAL said Corinthians trailed 16th-placed Internacional by two points.