Analysis: setup isn't working and Dorival is in a mess at Corinthians | OneFootball

Corinthians disappointed and were beaten by Fluminense 3-1 last Wednesday at the Maracanã in the Brazilian Championship. The result extended the team’s winless run this season and left coach Dorival Júnior under heavy pressure.

Dorival had exactly ten days to work and prepare the team for the match, but the full week of training during the FIFA international break had no practical effect.

The coach decided to change the system. He went with a setup featuring five midfielders (Allan, Charles, André, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro), with only Yuri Alberto up front. The formation had been tested and approved in a derby against Santos in the Paulista Championship, but it did not work against Flu.

Corinthians were overwhelmed by the Tricolor from Laranjeiras and hardly threatened at all in the first half. The team showed a better attitude right after the break, but it all went downhill with Allan’s silly sending-off. Down to 10 men, Timão held on to avoid a thrashing and even ended the match in a respectable manner.

Dorival under pressure

The result increased the pressure on Dorival Júnior significantly. The tendency is for him to remain in charge until Corinthians’ next match, against Internacional, but that clash will be decisive for the coach’s future.

With the defeat, Timão have now gone eight straight matches without a win this season. The team sits 11th in the Brasileirão table, with 10 points.

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