Corinthians confirm Paulista, Carrillo injuries before Fluminense | OneFootball

Corinthians will have two new absences for this Sunday afternoon’s (20) match against Fluminense, in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. Shortly before the game, the club confirmed that Gabriel Paulista and André Carrillo are out of the match due to physical issues. According to the information released by Corinthians, Gabriel Paulista suffered a sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee.

Carrillo, meanwhile, was diagnosed with muscle edema in the back of his left thigh. The club did not provide a timetable for either player’s return. The absences led to changes in the lineup chosen by Fernando Diniz to start the match at Neo Química Arena. Iago Machado was given a place in the defensive system, while André Luiz appears among the starters in midfield.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca / Agência Corinthians

Duo started in the Libertadores

Gabriel Paulista and Carrillo were in the starting lineup last Wednesday (16), when Corinthians were beaten 1-0 by Estudiantes-ARG in Itaquera and were eliminated from the Conmebol Libertadores in the quarterfinals.

Carrillo stayed on the field until the 24th minute of the second half and was replaced by André Luiz. Gabriel Paulista played until stoppage time, when he left the pitch for Pedro Raul to come on.

The center-back had been a regular presence in Corinthians’ defense. This season, he has made 41 appearances, 39 of them as a starter, in addition to scoring two goals. Carrillo, meanwhile, has played 39 matches, started 19, and provided one assist.

Medical department suffers new absences

The duo joins other players who were already unavailable for medical reasons. Zakaria Labyad, Kayke, and Yuri Alberto are also unavailable to the coaching staff.

The new absences come at a time when Corinthians are trying to turn their season around. Eliminated from the Libertadores in midweek, Alvinegro now turns its attention to the Brazilian Championship and heads into this Sunday’s clash after five consecutive defeats in the domestic competition.

Timão have also gone six matches without a win in all competitions. Before the start of the 28th round, the team sits in 14th place in the Brasileirão, with 32 points. Corinthians and Fluminense face off at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) at Neo Química Arena.

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