Dorival hails youth work at Corinthians: "Our greatest legacy" | OneFootball

Dorival Júnior valued the work with the youth categories after Corinthians' victory over Capivariano, this Thursday, at Neo Química Arena, in the Campeonato Paulista. The three goals of the alvinegro triumph were scored by "Terrão Sons": Dieguinho, Gui Negão, and Kayke.

“I am happy to witness a moment like this. The foundation of my work has always been this, I have sought to value it in all clubs. The connection between the youth and the main squad elevates the group's level. Signings are important to support these youngsters, without rushing any situation. The work with these boys might be our greatest legacy, they will be in the market worth interesting values for the club,” said the coach in a press conference.

“We need to further improve the conditions. I am happy to see these players emerging, occupying important spaces, and taking responsibility. It is important to have the courage to launch them, I learned that a long time ago. I truly believe in this type of work,” he added.

Objective Achieved

Corinthians took to the field tonight with an almost entirely reserve lineup. Dorival Júnior explained that the goal was to preserve the main players already aiming for the classic against Palmeiras, scheduled for next Sunday.

“In general, we achieved the objective, which was to rest most of the players. We are trying to alternate each match, based on necessity, but we know that soon we will have more decisive games. This ends up inhibiting this possibility,” he commented.

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According to Dorival, the minutes of Rodrigo Garro and Memphis Depay were also controlled with the Derby in mind. The Argentine midfielder, who did not start in the Supercopa do Brasil last Sunday, started as a starter and left in the second half. Meanwhile, the Dutchman entered at the 28th minute of the final stage.

“He [Garro] is evolving, gaining minutes. He would be able to play 90 minutes, but we have an important game at the weekend. I chose to preserve him so we have a team capable of making a great presentation. We always need to have all players in the best conditions,” explained the coach.

“Memphis was one of those who played less. He needs more minutes. We thought about putting him in a bit earlier, but things were developing with good dynamics. It was important for him to have a bit more activity and a better condition for the weekend's game,” he concluded.

Situation in the Standings

The victory brings Corinthians closer to the top of the State Championship standings. Timão now occupies fourth place, with 11 points, two less than the leader Novorizontino.

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