Former Corinthians player Felipe Augusto scored on his debut for Zenit in Russia. The 22-year-old striker was signed for 20 million euros and is already proving his worth.
What happened?
Felipe Augusto started his career in Russia in style, scoring a goal in Zenit's 4-1 win over FK Neftchi. The 22-year-old player cost 20 million euros for Zenit and is already standing out.
Why it matters for Corinthians
The departure of Felipe Augusto from Corinthians may have been a blow to the team, but the player is already making a name for himself in his new team. Corinthians, who are in 13th place in Serie A with 47 points, may have lost an important player.
What's next?
Felipe Augusto will play again on Sunday, in a friendly match against Estrela Vermelha, in Serbia. Meanwhile, Corinthians are preparing to face Internacional on August 2. The team has scored 42 goals and conceded 47, and is 32 points behind leader Flamengo.
No conclusion is needed, just the facts
Corinthians have a challenge ahead, but with players like Felipe Augusto standing out in other teams, the team may have hopes of improving their position in the table. Player João Pedro Tchoca is injured and will not play in the next games. Corinthians need a win to improve their position in the table and get closer to the leaders
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