At open training, Corinthians welcome academy youngster and Charles returns | OneFootball

Corinthians continues their preparations for the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, this Wednesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), against Athletico-PR. In a training session open to the press, Timão practiced with some new faces: the young João Vitor Jacaré and the return of midfielder Charles.

Jacaré is a right-back from Corinthians’ youth academy. The young player made his debut for the professional team earlier this year, in the match against Novorizontino in the Paulistão. Dorival Júnior wants to observe the athlete more closely to see if he is able to fill in for Matheuzinho when the starter is unavailable.

Another highlight was Charles, who made headlines during the week after it became public that the midfielder had an iron deficiency, which could affect his performance during and after games. Corinthians reported that the player should not become an absence for Dorival.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca / Agência Corinthians

The activities

The training itself was marked by ball work. Initially, coach Dorival Júnior divided the players into two groups for a passing drill in a small space. Afterwards, there was a scrimmage, again on a reduced field, but this time the entire squad was used.

In the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals, Corinthians beat Athletico-PR 1-0 at Ligga Arena. Now, in the second match, a draw is enough for Timão to advance to the semifinals of the competition.

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