Corinthians: Hugo Souza out, midfield changes expected vs Ceará | OneFootball

With two new absences, Corinthians is ready to face Ceará. On Saturday morning, the alvinegro squad completed their preparations for the match, valid for the 33rd round of the Brazilian Championship. Goalkeeper Hugo Souza and midfielder Raniele will be missing for Timão.

Hugo Souza had been rested by Dorival Júnior's technical staff for the match against Red Bull Bragantino due to a trauma in his left thigh. The goalkeeper then underwent treatment with the medical department to be fit to strengthen the team this Sunday.

Corinthians' number 1 even trained on the field with coaches Marcelo Carpes and Luiz Fernando dos Santos. However, he continued to experience intense pain in his left thigh and was not selected by Dorival.

Without Hugo Souza, therefore, Corinthians will host Ceará on Sunday afternoon at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo (SP).

How was the training?

The Corinthians squad's day began with videos about this weekend's opponent. Then, the players did physical activation in the gym before heading to Field 1 for warm-up.

Next, on Field 2, coach Dorival Júnior conducted a tactical confrontation training. After that, he took the group to Field 3 for another tactical session, as well as a set-piece activity.

Probable Corinthians lineup

Dorival will have a significantly weakened midfield for the duel. Midfielder Raniele suffered an injury to the adductor muscle of his right thigh and will be out. Carrillo (accumulation of yellow cards), Charles, and José Martinez (sent off against Red Bull Bragantino) will also be absent.

Due to the absences, it is likely that Dorival will maintain the system with three defenders and two wing-backs that has been used recently. Maycon and Breno Bidon are expected to form the midfield, while Garro plays further forward. In goal, Felipe Longo will be maintained and continues as Hugo Souza's substitute.

A probable Corinthians lineup is: Felipe Longo; Tchoca, Gustavo Henrique, and Angileri; Matheuzinho, Maycon, Breno Bidon, Garro, and Matheus Bidu; Memphis and Yuri Alberto.

Corinthians' position in the standings

Corinthians is in tenth place in the standings, with 42 points. Timão is coming off a loss to Red Bull Bragantino and seeks victory against Ceará to get back into the fight for a spot in the G7.

Upcoming Corinthians matches

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