Corinthians have 7 out, 9 one booking from ban for Santos clash | OneFootball

Corinthians will have a number of absences for the derby against Santos this Sunday (30), at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, in the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship. In all, seven names are unlikely to be available for the match, while another nine members of the squad and coaching staff will take the field one booking away from suspension.

Among the absences, four players are out due to physical issues. André Ramalho is still recovering from a bout of labyrinthitis and is not expected to be included for the Clássico Alvinegro. In midfield, André Luiz is being treated for a grade 2 injury to the hamstring of his right thigh. Breno Bidon will also be absent, but for a different reason: the youngster is suspended and will not be able to play against Santos.

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Vitinho is another player who remains in the medical department. The forward is recovering from surgery on the meniscus in his left knee and is still not fit to return to the pitch. The list of absences also includes Zakaria Labyad and Kayke. The former is in the recovery process after surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, while the latter is recovering from a procedure on the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Yuri Alberto is also not expected to take part in the derby. The striker is still recovering from a grade 2 injury to the hamstring of his right thigh and felt pain again in training before the match. Despite the player’s progress, Corinthians’ intention is to avoid risks and have him in ideal condition for its Libertadores commitments.

In addition to the absences, Timão will pay special attention to the disciplinary situation of nine names. If they receive a yellow card against Santos, they will be suspended for the next round of the Brazilian Championship. One booking away from suspension are goalkeeper Hugo Souza, full-backs Matheus Bidu and Kauê Camargo, center-back Gabriel Paulista, midfielders Raniele, Matheus Pereira and Jesse Lingard, forward Kaio César, and head coach Fernando Diniz.

Currently, Timão sits in 10th place in the Brasileirão with 32 points. Santos is in 14th place with 26. A win at Neo Química Arena could move Corinthians up the table and, depending on the other results in the round, lift the team by as many as two spots.

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