Corinthians' likely absentees and suspension risks vs Fluminense | OneFootball

Corinthians face Fluminense on Sunday afternoon (20) at Neo Química Arena in a match valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão. Sitting in just 14th place with 32 points — eight wins, eight draws, and 11 losses, with 28 goals scored and 29 conceded — Timão are looking for a victory to move away from the relegation zone, as they come into the match on a five-game losing streak in the league.

The club from Parque São Jorge has a few issues for the match regarding absences. For the game, the Corinthians coaching staff will be without the following players: center-back André Ramalho (partially training with the group after a bout of labyrinthitis), midfielder Zakaria Labyad (recovering from surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee), as well as forwards Yuri Alberto (recovering from fibrosis resulting from a grade 2B muscle injury in his thigh) and Kayke Ferrari (recovering from surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee).

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Timão could also have two more absences, who are currently doubtful. According to ge.globo, center-back Gabriel Paulista and midfielder André Carrillo could miss the clash. The outlet reported that the duo did not take part in the last two days of training due to pubic pain and workload management, respectively.

With that, coach Fernando Diniz is expected to field the following lineup to start the match: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, João Pedro Tchoca (Gabriel Paulista), Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, Allan, Breno Bidon (André Carrillo) and Rodrigo Garro; Kaio César and Memphis Depay.

Corinthians will also have to keep an eye on players and one member of the coaching staff who are one booking away, having two yellow cards. If they receive a third, they will miss the match against Internacional on October 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Beira-Rio Stadium, in the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship. They are: Fernando Diniz (head coach), Kauê Camargo, Matheus Bidu, Matheus Pereira, Jesse Lingard, Rodrigo Garro and Kaio César.

The club from Parque São Jorge have not won in the Brazilian Championship since August 9, when they beat Red Bull Bragantino at Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques in the 22nd round of the competition. Since then, there have been five straight defeats — Cruzeiro (H – 1 x 2), Coritiba (A – 2 x 1), Santos (H – 0 x 1), Chapecoense (H – 1 x 2) and Flamengo (A – 2 x 1) — which caused the team to go from fighting among the top five to battling against relegation.

If they beat Fluminense in Itaquera, Corinthians could move further away from the relegation zone and once again enter the race for 10th place in the Brazilian Championship, as well as return to winning in the national competition and, consequently, end their second-worst winless streak of the season.

After hosting Internacional at home in the Brazilian Championship, Corinthians remain focused on the national competition. Following the FIFA international break, Timão will visit Internacional on Wednesday, October 7, at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in the 29th round of the national competition.

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