Corinthians gear up for decisive Brasileirão Feminino tie v Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Corinthians began preparations this Friday for the second leg of the Brazilian Women’s Championship quarterfinals. After beating Cruzeiro 1-0 in the first match, played in Belo Horizonte, the Brabas returned to the training center with the advantage in the race for a semifinal spot.

The activities began with a physical training session in the gym. Afterwards, the group went out onto the field for a warm-up carried out in a “German” format, with the players divided into smaller spaces.

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Next, Emily Lima took charge of the session and led activities focused on the attacking unit. The coaching staff used the drills to prepare the team based on what they expect to face against the Minas Gerais side in the decisive match.

The medical department is still monitoring the situation of three players who remain doubtful for the clash. Left-back Juliete is recovering from inflammation in her Achilles tendon, while midfielder Dayana Rodríguez has been absent from the most recent team activities due to muscle problems.

Another absentee is Ana Vitória. The defensive midfielder is still recovering from an abdominal muscle injury and has yet to return to normal training with the rest of the squad.

Jhonson’s situation, on the other hand, brought positive news. The forward left the first game against Cruzeiro with pain in her left thigh, but tests did not detect any injury. As a result, she is expected to be included by Emily Lima for the decider.

Corinthians will still have the next few days to finish preparations before the match. The final meeting with Cruzeiro takes place on Monday, Independence Day, at 5 p.m. at Canindé. With the win in the first leg, the Brabas can advance to the Brazilian Women’s Championship semifinals with a draw.

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