Depleted Corinthians begin training ahead of Santos clash | OneFootball

The Corinthians squad reported back on Wednesday afternoon at the CT Dr. Joaquim Grava and began preparations for the classic match against Santos, for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. The training session led by coach Dorival Júnior had absences.

The called-up players Ángel Romero (Paraguay), Félix Torres (Ecuador), Hugo Souza (Brazil), and Memphis Depay (Netherlands) did not participate in the activities. Of the four, the only one who has a chance to face Peixe is Memphis. The others are certain absences, as well as Matheus Bidu, suspended, and Vitinho, injured.

In contrast, Dorival received good news. Midfielders Rodrigo Garro and André Carrillo, defensive midfielder Charles and defender André Ramalho began the physical transition phase and are nearing their return to the pitch. According to club information, the quartet worked partially with the group.

How was the training?

The players started the day with strength work in the gym. Then, already on the pitch, Dorival directed a positional rondo activity, followed by a ball possession training. Finally, there was a ten against ten exercise in a reduced space.

Corinthians has another six days of preparation until the classic, due to the Fifa date. During this period, the technical staff plans to make adjustments to the team and improve the physical condition of the squad.

“The presentation was very good. We come from three days off, they were important days for the athletes to rest. We come from a sequence of three games in seven days. This week will be very productive, we have already planned with the technical staff the work until the game day against Santos”, said the club's performance coordinator, Reverson Pimentel.

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