Angileri returns to action, giving Corinthians more options | OneFootball

The 1-1 draw with Cruzeiro last Wednesday at Mineirão, in the Brazilian Championship, marked the return of Fabrizio Angileri for Corinthians. The Argentine was a starter on the left side of the team and played the full 90 minutes in Belo Horizonte.

Angileri showed some physical difficulty due to lack of match rhythm, but played a solid game. According to Sofascore, he had a 76% pass accuracy, won all the duels he contested, and made three tackles, along with one interception and three clearances.

The player's return is a reason for celebration for Dorival Júnior. With him back, the coach was finally able to give a rest to the starter Matheus Bidu, who had been playing seven consecutive matches, and gains options for the defensive sector.

Versatile, Angileri can perform more than one role on the field. Besides the left-back position, the Argentine can play as a left wing-back or even as a center-back in a three-defender line.

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Fabrizio Angileri took a while to play this year due to the contractual renewal issue with Corinthians. The previous contract with the club ended at the end of last year, and the parties only managed to reach an agreement at the beginning of this month.

As a result, the 31-year-old athlete had to undergo a physical reconditioning process due to the time off. In an interview after the match against Cruzeiro, the left-back said his priority was always to stay with the alvinegro club.

“My only idea was to stay here. In a negotiation, many things happen. The willingness of both the club and the managers, as well as mine, was to stay here. I’m happy to be here again,” celebrated the Argentine.

With only one defeat in the last eight matches, Corinthians started the Brasileirão well and occupies third place in the table, with seven points. Now Timão shifts focus to the semifinal of the Paulista Championship. This Saturday, the team faces Novorizontino away, in a single match, for a spot in the state tournament's final.

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