Carrillo not back with Corinthians squad this week; here's why | OneFootball

As the Corinthians squad is set to report back to CT Dr. Joaquim Grava this Thursday (25) for mid-season training during the World Cup break, coach Fernando Diniz will be without not only Memphis Depay, who is playing in the Club World Cup, but also André Carrillo for the initial sessions.

In an interview with the Identidade Corinthiana channel, the club’s football executive, Marcelo Paz, explained that the Peruvian midfielder was granted additional time off and will not take part in this week’s activities, returning only next week. The decision comes because the player represented his national team during the last FIFA international window before the tournament, which shortened his rest period.

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“On the 25th, who won’t be here? Memphis Depay and Carrillo, who took part in two friendlies with the Peru national team. So, he arranged with us to report a little later because his work period was extended. That’s natural. He should arrive on the 29th. Aside from that, everyone reports on the 25th,” he explained.

André Carrillo played 56 minutes in Peru’s win over Haiti on June 5, in a match held in Miami, United States. Then, three days later, he came on for 28 minutes in Peru’s 3-1 loss to Spain in a game played in Puebla, Mexico.

Corinthians back in action

Returning to the field on July 23 in a match against Remo, Timão will have nine more fixtures ahead through August 23. Amid Brasileirão matches, Fernando Diniz’s team will also face crucial games in the Copa do Brasil and the Conmebol Libertadores.

Among those matchups, there are five games at Neo Química Arena and five away from home. The main highlights are the first and second legs of the Copa do Brasil round of 16, as well as the two matches against Ángel Di María’s Rosario Central in the Libertadores round of 16.

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