Corinthians player ratings: full-backs stand out in low-key derby against Santos | OneFootball

Corinthians’ full-backs were the bright spots in a flat derby with Santos, according to Globo.com’s player ratings. Matheuzinho was secure at the back and useful going forward, while Matheus Bidu impressed and created a good first-half chance.

Hugo Souza made few saves and was blameless for the goal. Gustavo Henrique defended solidly and threatened in the air. Gabriel Paulista erred positionally then conceded the foul that led to Santos’ first-half strike, was booked and is suspended for the next round.

Raniele broke up play well but another yellow also rules him out of the next match. Allan struggled to track Neymar and was replaced by Pedro Raul on 18 minutes of the second half. Matheus Pereira barely featured and went unrated, and Garro’s tidy work lacked a shooting window.

Kaio César saw plenty of ball on the right but decision-making let him down. Memphis Depay, in his first start since renewing, led the line and worked hard without real threat, later moving centrally alongside Gui Negão and Pedro Raul.

Dieguinho started on the left with little impact. Pedro Raul again failed to influence the game, and Gui Negão arrived late without a shot.

Coach Fernando Diniz picked Dieguinho in Breno Bidon’s absence but the call did not pay off. Corinthians were not poor, yet lacked ideas to unlock Santos after the interval. The goal followed a defensive-system lapse and the bench offered few like-for-like options.

Source: Globo.com

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