As the squad returns to training at Ninho do Urubu, there's some sad news for the players, coaching staff, and fans of the red-and-black team. In a press conference in the Victorino Chermont Press Room, Dr. Márcio Tannure, head of the Mais Querido's Medical Department, provided an overview of Colombian striker Orlando Berrío's injury, sustained in last Sunday's match.

"Imaging tests were performed today that confirmed our initial diagnosis. The athlete suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee. This injury is surgical, and he will undergo surgery at Vitória Hospital in Barra da Tijuca," explained Dr. Tannure, commenting on the athlete's recovery. "This is considered a complex injury. The timeframe for recovery is at least eight months. Obviously, everything will depend on his recovery, as everyone reacts differently," he added.

During ball training, center forward Paolo Guerrero left the field with pain in the hamstring of his left thigh. Dr. Tannure spoke about the Peruvian's playing condition for the important upcoming derbies.

"That was exactly why he didn't play yesterday, as he had swelling in the back of his left thigh. Today he began transitioning to field work. In the last few days, he's only been doing physical therapy. We don't work with deadlines, so it will depend on how he progresses to know if he'll be able to play," he noted.

The head of the red-black Medical Department also commented on Thiago, who suffered an injury to his left wrist on September 16, during a training session at Ninho do Urubu.

"We're treating him conservatively, without surgery, and he's progressing well, so much so that we've been able to reduce the immobilization and he's already able to do other activities. But it's an injury that, regardless of anything, requires 6 to 8 weeks off for the bone to heal. We've been evaluating this, and the progress has been satisfactory, and in two weeks he'll undergo new imaging tests to see if he's progressing and if we can continue this conservative treatment," he concluded.