André Carrillo matches season-best run of starts after six months | OneFootball

André Carrillo matched his season-best run of starts, making a third straight line-up as Corinthians lost 2-1 at Coritiba in round 24.

Meu Timao notes he has been used more by Fernando Diniz. His previous starts came in the Cruzeiro defeat and the home win over Rosario Central that sealed a Copa Libertadores quarter-final place.

He played 72 minutes at Couto Pereira, had 55 touches and completed 36 of 38 passes, 95%. He also completed all three long balls, made 23 carries with one progressive, had one blocked shot and lost the ball 11 times.

He last strung together a similar run between late January and early February. He started in the win over Velo Clube in the Paulista, the loss to Bahia in the Brasileirão opener, and the 2-0 win over Flamengo at Mané Garrincha that secured the Supercopa do Brasil.

Absences have opened space in midfield. André Luiz is recovering from a grade 2 right thigh injury, Zakaria Labyad is out for the season with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus damage in his left knee, and Rodrigo Garro was suspended against Coritiba.

Sunday’s outing was his 63rd start in 107 Corinthians appearances. Since arriving at Parque São Jorge, he has nine goal contributions, three goals and six assists, and three trophies, the Campeonato Paulista, Copa do Brasil and Supercopa do Brasil.

His deal runs until 31 December this year, so he can already sign a pre-contract with another club. He will be available for Sunday 30 at 16:00, when Corinthians host Santos at Neo Química Arena in round 25.

Source: Meu Timao

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