Dorival unsure on Garro, Yuri for Cruzeiro v Corinthians: "Wait and see" | OneFootball

Midfielder Rodrigo Garro and forward Yuri Alberto are doubts for the first match against Cruzeiro, in less than a week, for the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. Dorival Júnior was questioned about the duo after Corinthians' defeat to Fortaleza on Wednesday, and he did not guarantee the presence of the players.

“Unfortunately, we had this problem with both athletes. They couldn't travel at all. They started treatment right after the last match. Now we are waiting to see how they will progress,” said the coach in a press conference.

Both athletes were injured after Corinthians' draw with Botafogo last Sunday. Garro suffered a soleus muscle strain. Meanwhile, Yuri Alberto was diagnosed with a pubic symphysis edema and adductor muscle overload.

Both remained in São Paulo and did not travel with the rest of the delegation to Ceará. The tendency is that they will not play against Juventude this Sunday, in the last round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, and will be prepared for the decisive phase of the Copa do Brasil.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

And Memphis?

Dorival also spoke about the condition of Memphis Depay. The Dutch forward, who is recovering from a bone edema in his left knee, started the process of physical transition this week and is nearing a return. The expectation is that the number 10 will be available for the first leg of the semifinal against Cruzeiro.

“Regarding Memphis, he is in the final stretch of recovery. I hope he doesn't have a new injury and that everything goes well,” said Dorival.

Situation in the standings

The defeat to Fortaleza took away Corinthians' chance to reach the eighth position in the standings. Therefore, the alvinegro team depends on winning the Copa do Brasil to qualify for the Libertadores in 2026. Timão is in tenth place in the Brasileirão, with 46 points.

Next Corinthians match

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