José “Brujo” Martínez has become one of the key pieces for the Vinotinto in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, where the national team remains in the fight for qualification.

The Venezuelan, who plays for Corinthians in Brazil, is expected to be out of the squad for the September matches against Argentina (due to suspension) and Colombia due to a broken hand that required surgery.

This Saturday, in a live stream on TikTok, the Venezuelan indicated that he will need a month of recovery and rehabilitation, which represents a significant loss for coach Fernando "Bocha" Batista.

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Despite the situation, the Venezuelan will start this Sunday according to the Brazilian club's plan, Martínez feels hopeful and stated

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