Corinthians back in training, Dorival tests tactics before derby | OneFootball

On the morning of this Monday, Corinthians returned to training after a day off on Sunday. The alvinegro squad began the final stage of preparation for the derby against São Paulo, valid for the 34th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

The Timão returned with two absences. Forward Memphis Depay is on duty with the Netherlands national team, while defender Félix Torres has been called up to represent Ecuador.

Corinthians will host São Paulo this Thursday at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo's capital.

How was the training?

The Corinthians squad started the day by watching a tactical instruction video. After strength training in the gym and warming up on the field, coach Dorival Júnior conducted two tactical exercises with offensive movements. The coach took the opportunity to run tests on the team that is expected to start the derby.

The alvinegro group will resume activities on Tuesday morning, once again at the Dr. Joaquim Grava Training Center. The team still has two training sessions before the Majestic.

Absences and returns

For the derby, coach Dorival Júnior will have two important absences. Midfielder Raniele is recovering from a muscle injury in his right thigh, while midfielder Rodrigo Garro received his third yellow card against Ceará and will need to serve a suspension.

On the other hand, Timão is hopeful to have the return of goalkeeper Hugo Souza. The number 1 is treating a trauma in his left thigh and was even cut from the Brazilian National Team call-up for this FIFA date.

If Hugo Souza is doubtful, forward Vitinho and midfielder André Luiz are definite reinforcements. Both have recovered from their respective injuries and are available to Dorival for the derby against São Paulo. Martínez, Charles, and Carrillo also return after serving suspensions.

Standings situation

Corinthians' rise in the Campeonato Brasileiro has been halted, and they come from two consecutive defeats, the last one at home. The São Paulo alvinegro occupies the 12th position in the standings, with 42 points – nine less than Fluminense, the first team in the Libertadores qualification zone.

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