Corinthians duo hail psychologist’s role in keeping focus before Brasileirão Feminino final | OneFootball

Corinthians have reached the Brasileirão Feminino final while the club grapples with political turmoil and financial strain. According to Meu Timao, the squad have endured delays to image-rights and bonus payments yet kept their focus to meet São Paulo.

The first leg is at 16:30 on Saturday at Neo Química Arena. The return is at 16:30 on 3 October at Morumbis.

On the eve of the final, left-back Tamires said open dialogue and the support of psychologist Gabi Guedes helped stop off-field issues seeping into performances. She credited unity for their knockout run.

Midfielder Andressa Alves accepted the situation affects daily life and said salaries have at times been late. She stressed the group try to separate finances from football and work each day with the aim of becoming champions.

Pressure on coach Emily Lima spiked late in the regular phase. After drawing with Bahia and losing to Internacional, Corinthians surrendered top spot to São Paulo and sections of the support called for change.

The mood shifted in the knockout phase as the Brabas beat Cruzeiro and Bahia to reach the showpiece, leaving Emily close to her first title in charge. Tamires backed the coach’s decision to shield the dressing room and cautioned about hostile social media culture, while welcoming fair criticism given the team’s fluctuations.

Source: Meu Timao

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