Corinthians fans spare Gustavo Henrique but pan squad after 2-1 Cruzeiro loss | OneFootball

Corinthians fell 2-1 to Cruzeiro on Sunday night in the 23rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. According to Meu Timao, supporters handed out largely low ratings in the Notas da Torcida poll, despite Gustavo Henrique impressing.

The centre-back played throughout and scored Corinthians’ goal on 12 minutes of the second half, topping the fan vote with an average 8.3 from 853 votes.

Midfielder André Carrillo followed on 6.0 from 839, with Allan third on 4.2 from 828. In defence, Gabriel Paulista led the unit with 3.3 from 836, ahead of Matheus Bidu on 3.2, goalkeeper Hugo Souza 2.5 and Matheuzinho 1.8. Returning after almost five months, João Pedro Tchoca received 3.4.

In midfield, starters Rodrigo Garro and Breno Bidon were marked down at 2.3 and 2.1 respectively. Among the substitutes, Matheus Pereira had the sector’s lowest score, 1.7 from 802 votes.

The attack drew heavy criticism. Pedro Raul had the squad’s lowest rating, 1.5 from 840, with Jesse Lingard on 1.8, Gui Negão 2.7, Dieguinho 3.0 and Kaio César 3.2.

Coach Fernando Diniz scored 3.0 from 783 votes, while referee Davi de Oliveira Lacerda was given 4.5. The defeat leaves Corinthians on 32 points from 23 matches, dropping to ninth and missing a chance to close on the 2027 Libertadores places.

Focus now shifts to Thursday 20, when Rosario Central visit for the Copa Libertadores last-16 second leg at Neo Química Arena, kick-off 21:30.

Source: Meu Timao

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