Corinthians finish prep for Cruzeiro second leg, probable XI and injury latest | OneFootball

Corinthians have completed final preparations for Monday's Brasileiro quarter-final second leg against Cruzeiro at Canindé, with kick-off at 17:00.

According to Meu Timao, the Brabas worked in the gym, then moved outside for warm-ups, tactical drills, and rehearsed set pieces and penalties.

Teenage full-backs Emelym and Dany Pereira, both 18, trained with the group. The pair, born in 2008, start and stand out for the Under-20 Gracinhas.

Selection doubts remain over left-back Juliete, treating Achilles tendon inflammation, and Dayana Rodríguez after recent muscular issues. Both trained this week but are unconfirmed. Ana Vitória is out with an abdominal injury.

Emily Lima is expected to retain the back three from the first leg. Probable XI: Nicole, Gi Fernandes, Thaís Regina, Erika or Dayana Rodríguez, Thaís Ferreira, Tamires, Duda Sampaio, Andressa Alves or Gabi Zanotti, Belén Aquino, Jaqueline, Jhonson.

Holding midfielder Day could replace Erika, which would mean a back four.

Corinthians lead 1-0 from last Monday at Arena Independência, so a draw would send them through to face Bahia. Cruzeiro need a win to force penalties or a two-goal victory to advance outright.

They also aim to close the overall table gap, sitting on 41 points, four behind São Paulo on 45. A win in normal time would cut it to one and could help them overtake in a prospective semi.

Source: Meu Timao

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