Backroom strain puts Emily Lima's future at Corinthians in doubt | OneFootball

Emily Lima is going through a period of pressure in charge of Corinthians women’s team. The coach has lost internal support in recent weeks, and her staying in charge of the team is now being discussed behind the scenes at the club.

The strain is not limited to the board. According to reports, part of the squad is also unhappy with the way the work is being handled and considers the internal atmosphere poor. The approach adopted by the coaching staff is seen by some players as excessively rigid. The information was first reported by the Meu Timão outlet.

Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel Ag. Corinthians

Despite the pressure, a possible change in command is not considered simple at this moment. The board understands that there are few alternatives available on the market and is also taking into account the proximity of the decisive stages of the Brazilian Women’s Championship. For that reason, Emily remains in the position while the club evaluates its next steps.

Behind the scenes, the name of Lucas Piccinato was even mentioned by members of the squad. The coach left Corinthians in February after finishing as runner-up in the Paulista Championship, the Copa das Campeãs, and the Brazilian Super Cup.

Career path

Emily Lima took over the team at the end of February and has totaled 25 matches since then. There have been 16 wins, two draws, and seven losses, for a 67% points rate.

Despite the positive numbers, the team went through important eliminations during the period. Corinthians were knocked out in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil and were eliminated in the semifinal of the Teal Rising Cup, a friendly tournament held in the United States.

In the Brazilian Championship, however, the work managed to take the Brabas to the quarterfinals, with the team finishing the first phase in second place overall. In the Paulista Championship, Corinthians currently sit in fourth place.

The scenario, therefore, puts Emily Lima in front of a decisive moment at the club. While the board analyzes the situation and the available alternatives, the coach is trying to regain internal backing before the most important stretch of the season.

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