Dorival makes tactical tweaks at Corinthians on day three of FIFA break | OneFootball

Corinthians returned to training on Friday morning and held their third session of the week during the FIFA international break. Dorival Júnior’s coaching staff suffered another setback with the injury to forward Gui Negão, but continued preparations for the match against Fluminense.

How did training go?

The black-and-white squad began the day with a tactical instruction video. After activation work in the gym and a warm-up on the pitch, the coaching staff ran a strategic attacking-creation drill.

After that, the players took part in a split game exercise in two blocks, with the teams alternating possession. One team set the tempo with attacking patterns, while the other reacted in transition.

Dorival was again without six first-team players. Forward Memphis Depay is in the Netherlands receiving treatment for a strain in the front muscle of his right thigh. Kaio César (perifibrotic inflammation in the back muscle of his right thigh) and Hugo (knee surgery) are also continuing their recovery from their respective injuries. Gui Negão, meanwhile, was diagnosed with a strain in the back muscle of his right thigh during a Brazil under-20 national team training session.

Lastly, the coach was also without goalkeeper Hugo Souza, called up by the Brazil national team, and midfielder André Carrillo, who is on duty with the Peru national team.

The Corinthians squad will have Saturday off and return to training on Sunday morning at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava.

When does Timão play again?

Corinthians will only return to action next Wednesday (04/01), when they face Fluminense in a match valid for the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã.

Timão are not in a good run this season and will be looking for a response for the Fiel Torcida. The black-and-white side have gone seven matches without a win, with two defeats and five draws, and sit 11th in the Brazilian league table with 10 points.

Corinthians’ upcoming matches

Fluminense vs Corinthians (ninth round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and time: 04/01 (Wednesday), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

Corinthians vs Internacional (tenth round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and time: 04/05 (Sunday), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo (SP)

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