Corinthians ready for Paulista debut, probable line-up revealed | OneFootball

The Corinthians held their last training session on Saturday morning at the Dr. Joaquim Grava Training Center before their debut in the Campeonato Paulista, against Ponte Preta. The match is scheduled for 4 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday at the Neo Química Arena.

The team, known as Timão, is expected to have many changes in the lineup. Coach Dorival Júnior is dealing with a series of absences. In total, there are five players out.

Forward Memphis Depay and midfielder Raniele, who are following an individual schedule, will not be available. Midfielder Rodrigo Garro, who underwent surgery on his left wrist, is also out for the first match.

Another absence is midfielder José Martínez, who is in Venezuela for passport reissuance and has no return date. Forward Yuri Alberto was in Italy to obtain European citizenship and returned to Brazil last Friday, but is unlikely to play due to the short training period.

A possible new addition to the squad is striker Pedro Raul. Back from a loan at Ceará, the player has been training normally and might get a chance in the State Championship.

Corinthians Lineup

Thus, a probable lineup for Corinthians to face Ponte Preta includes: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu; Charles, André, Carrillo, and Breno Bidon; Vitinho (Dieguinho) and Gui Negão (Pedro Raul).

How was the training?

The Corinthians squad started the day with a tactical instruction video. Then, the players went to the field and performed two tactical activities under the command of Dorival Júnior.

The Timão coach also worked on set pieces before the Paulistão debut.

Next Corinthians Game

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