Still without Hugo, Corinthians return to training ahead of Grêmio clash | OneFootball

After two days off, the Corinthians squad returned to training at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava on Tuesday afternoon and began preparations for the match against Grêmio, valid for the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship. Goalkeeper Hugo Souza remains a doubt for the game.

According to information from the club, the player continued treatment for an acromioclavicular dislocation in his left shoulder and did not take to the field. If he is unable to play against the team from the south, young Felipe Longo is expected to remain among the starters.

However, Hugo was not the only absence from the session. Dutch forward Memphis Depay was unable to return from a trip to Rio de Janeiro due to bad weather conditions and missed training.

How was the training session?

The players started the day with strength work in the gym. Afterwards, already on the pitch, Dorival Júnior’s coaching staff ran a ball possession drill with post-loss pressure. There was also an attack versus defense activity.

The squad will return to training on Wednesday morning, continuing their preparations. Dorival has four more training sessions before Corinthians’ next match.

Problems in midfield

During this free period, the coach is expected to run tests to decide how the team’s midfield will be set up. This is because Dorival has three new absences in the sector: Raniele and José Martínez, suspended, in addition to Breno Bidon, who was sent off against Vitória.

On the other hand, Maycon and Matheuzinho, who served suspensions, are back. The injured Vitinho and André Luiz remain under the care of the medical department.

Corinthians’ next match

Current standings

Coming off two consecutive wins, Corinthians are looking for a third to firmly enter the fight for a spot in next year’s Libertadores. Timão currently sits in tenth place on the table, with 39 points. The gap to the relegation zone is eight points, the same distance to the G6.

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