No Memphis, with absentees: how Corinthians returned to training | OneFootball

Short-handed and with Memphis Depay in the Netherlands, the Corinthians squad returned to CT Dr. Joaquim Grava after two days off and began its training period during the FIFA international break on Wednesday afternoon. Timão opened preparations to face Fluminense next Wednesday (04/01).

How did the return go?

Memphis Depay was not present for the squad’s return. The forward is recovering from a strain in the back of his right thigh and, with Corinthians’ approval, decided to begin treatment with professionals in the Netherlands. He had been called up for his national team’s friendlies, but was ultimately withdrawn because he was not fit enough.

Three other players in the squad were called up by their respective national teams and will not be available to coach Dorival Júnior during this FIFA international break. Goalkeeper Hugo Souza was called up by the Brazilian National Team, while midfielder André Carrillo will represent Peru, coached by Mano Menezes.

The third absentee is Gui Negão, who is training with Brazil’s under-20 national team for two friendlies against Paraguay. The forward is ‘at home,’ since the national team has been training at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava.

The players began the day with strength work in the gym and a warm-up on the pitch. Afterwards, they took part in a possession drill. An attacking build-up exercise and a small-sided game were also held on the field.

Full-back Hugo (undergoing treatment after surgery to correct a meniscus injury) and forward Kaio César (recovering from perifibrotic inflammation in the back of his right thigh) remain under the care of the medical department.

The black-and-white squad returns to training on Thursday morning. Timão will have a week to prepare for the match against Fluminense.

When will Corinthians play again?

Corinthians visit Fluminense next Wednesday (04/01), at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time, at the Maracanã, in the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship.

The Corinthians side has not won in seven matches this season and needs to respond to the fans. Alvinegro sits in 11th place, with 10 points from eight rounds.

Corinthians’ next 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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