Corinthians focus on defence in FIFA window amid 13 absences before Palmeiras Dérbi | OneFootball

According to Meu Timao, Corinthians continued their work at the training ground on Tuesday during the international window, sharpening defensive organisation and set pieces under head coach Emily Lima ahead of the Palmeiras Dérbi.

The squad had returned on Monday for technical drills and a session with the psychology department.

Training will run through Saturday, then the final week of build-up begins. The expectation is that the full group will be available late in the preparation.

Lima currently has 13 absences. 10 players are on international duty, Lelê, Thais Ferreira, Tamires, Ana Vitória, Duda Sampaio, Gabi Zanotti and Jaqueline with Brazil, Dayana Rodríguez with Venezuela, Belén Aquino with Uruguay, and Gisela Robledo with Colombia.

There are three injury absences, Gi Fernandes is recovering from a left rectus femoris strain, Agustina is rehabilitating a muscle injury in her left leg, and Thaís Regina is recovering after surgery following a fracture of her left fibula.

Corinthians face Palmeiras at Arena Barueri at 21:30 on Friday 13, in the third round of the Brasileirão Feminino. The team are fifth with four points.

Source: Meu Timao