Correa’s participation is at risk for upcoming matches. Photo: EFE
Joaquín Correa tore his right hamstring, jeopardizing his spot in the Copa Libertadores final against Palmeiras on Nov 28 in Montevideo. He left the 1-1 draw with Talleres and medical scans confirmed the serious injury.
The news rattled the Pincha, who still have two November finals and need their stars to chase more silverware. Official sources say the forward has a grade‑two muscle tear in his right leg, requiring roughly three weeks to recover.
Joaquín Correa misses the Supercopa final.
Consequently, Estudiantes will miss the Supercopa Argentina clash with Independiente Rivadavia on Thursday Nov 12 at Córdoba’s Gigante de Alberdi, kickoff 20:00.
Coach Alexander Medina must reshuffle his attack; I think Baltasar Rodríguez offers the strongest option to partner Guido Carrillo up front.
Can he recover in time to feature in the Libertadores final?
The continental showdown looms: Estudiantes face Palmeiras on Saturday Nov 28 at Montevideo’s Estadio Centenario, leaving Correa less than three weeks to heal.
A grade‑two tear typically demands about 21 days, so the striker will return just in time. Even with clearance, he’ll need match sharpness after weeks off.
This isn’t his first setback this campaign; Correa previously missed a game against Corinthians with a muscle strain and later sat out the Flamengo tie after a bruising blow caused a hematoma.
Estudiantes will monitor his rehab closely, hoping he’s fit for the season’s biggest match. For now, his availability remains uncertain, a key mystery for Medina.