Charles returns for Corinthians after spell out, gets another chance | OneFootball

Defensive midfielder Charles was used again by Corinthians after a spell without taking the field. The player started in the 3-1 loss to Fluminense last Wednesday (02) at the Maracanã, in the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship, ending a run of five matches without playing.

The midfielder’s last appearance had been on February 25, in the 1-1 draw against Cruzeiro at Mineirão. On that occasion, Charles started, but was substituted in the second half while Corinthians were chasing the result. Since then, the player had been left out of the team’s most recent matches, including fixtures in the Brasileirão and also in the Paulista Championship.

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During that period, Timão took the field without the defensive midfielder, whether by technical choice or squad circumstances. The break for the FIFA international window also helped extend the stretch without minutes on the pitch, leaving the player with more than a month without playing.

Against Fluminense, Charles returned to the starting lineup in a midfield with more players, set up by Dorival Júnior due to important absences. Without Memphis Depay and Gui Negão, the coach chose to strengthen the central area and gave the black-and-white shirt a new opportunity.

During the time he was on the field, the defensive midfielder took part in building plays and showed good passing accuracy. Even so, he was substituted at halftime, when the team was already behind on the scoreboard. At the start of the season, Charles had a longer run, especially after changes in the squad. With Maycon’s departure and the absence of other players in the position, the midfielder gained space and featured in a good portion of the team’s first matches of the year. However, in the following rounds, his usage decreased.

In total, Charles has logged more than 600 minutes on the field in the 2026 season. Now available again, the player could be an option for Corinthians’ next match.

Timão return to action this Sunday (05), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), when they host Internacional at Neo Química Arena in a match valid for the 10th round of the Brazilian Championship. The team is looking to end its winless run and improve its position in the table.

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