Corinthians confirm Yuri Alberto setback and finish preparations to face Chapecoense | OneFootball

With several absences, Corinthians completed their final session on Saturday before hosting Chapecoense in the 26th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The match is on Sunday at 19:30 Brasília time at Neo Química Arena.

The training at CT Joaquim Grava was without forward Yuri Alberto and midfielder André, both treating thigh muscle injuries. Defender André Ramalho, recovering from labyrinthitis, worked only part of the session, and forward Vitinho continued his physical transition. The club said the setback in Yuri Alberto’s recovery was caused by fibrous scar tissue, with a partial rupture in the posterior right thigh.

None of those players will be available to Fernando Diniz. Goalkeeper Hugo Souza, centre-back Gabriel Paulista and midfielder Raniele are also suspended after receiving a third yellow card. Kauê, João Pedro Tchoca and Carrillo could be involved.

A likely Corinthians XI: Kauê, Matheuzinho, João Pedro Tchoca, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu (Angileri), Allan, Carrillo (Matheus Pereira), Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro, Kaio César and Memphis Depay.

The session opened with video instructions from Fernando Diniz, followed by physical activation, warm-up and tactical drills. Set-piece routines in attack and defence were rehearsed before the finish.

The squad then began their pre-match camp at the Hotel Gildásio Miranda inside the training centre. Corinthians’ focus will quickly turn to the Libertadores quarter-final first leg against Estudiantes in La Plata on Wednesday at 21:30 at the Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium.

Source: Globo.com

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