Corinthians complete preparations to host Fluminense, probable XI and selection latest | OneFootball

Corinthians completed their Saturday morning preparations to host Fluminense in round 28 of the Brasileirão, with kick-off on Sunday 19 at 16:00 at Neo Química Arena.

According to Meu Timao, the day opened with a tactical video in the Sala de Preleção Flexform at CT Joaquim Grava. After gym activation and a warm-up, the squad ran two tactical drills directed by Fernando Diniz, then finished with set-pieces.

Raniele returns after serving another suspension against Estudiantes of Argentina in the Libertadores exit. Centre-back Gabriel Paulista is recovering from pubic bone pain, as reported by ge.globo, and may miss out.

The likely XI features Hugo Souza in goal. Matheuzinho, João Pedro Tchoca or Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu form the back line. Raniele, Allan and Breno Bidon or Carrillo anchor midfield, with Rodrigo Garro and Kaio César behind Memphis Depay.

The main absentee remains Yuri Alberto, who is rehabilitating a right hamstring injury after a setback caused by a partial fibrosis rupture. The expectation is for a return soon after the FIFA international break. Zakaria Labyad and Kayke also remain out after ACL surgery.

Corinthians arrive under pressure. They have lost their last five league matches, three of them at home, and have slid to 14th on 32 points, four clear of Vasco da Gama, who currently open the relegation zone.

Source: Meu Timao

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