Corinthians finalise preparations to face Santos away in U17 Brasileirão | OneFootball

Throughout the morning this Monday (29), Corinthians wrapped up its preparations for its next commitment this season. Timão will visit Santos this Tuesday (30), at 3 p.m. (Brasília time), for the sixth round of the Campeonato Brasileiro U-17 qualifying stage. At the moment, Timãozinho sits in fifth place with 10 points — three wins, one draw, and one loss — with 16 goals scored and four conceded.

On Field 4 of Corinthians’ Athlete Development Center of Excellence – CEFAC, the Filhos do Terrão worked on technical and tactical aspects, as well as finishing and set-piece plays. This season, the team coached by Guilherme Nascimento is coming off two straight wins: 4-0 at home over Botafogo in the Brasileirão U-17, and 3-2 away against Terceiro Milênio in the Campeonato Paulista.

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In an interview with Corinthians TV after training, defensive midfielder Lucas Lopes, who has two goals in eight matches this season and is one of the brightest prospects in Corinthians’ youth system, looked ahead to the derby against Santos: “Coming into this match off a win gives us more confidence. We know what it means to play in a derby, and we are working hard to get the win away from home,” he said.

After visiting Santos at CT Rei Pelé for the Brasileirão U-17, Corinthians will turn its focus back to the Campeonato Paulista in the category. Next Saturday (4), at 11 a.m. (Brasília time), Timão will host Juventus at Alfredo Schürig Stadium, Fazendinha, for its eighth state championship match. Alvinegro is third in Group 12 with 16 points — five wins, one draw, and one loss.

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