Corinthians ramp up small-sided work in international break, eyeing Inter | OneFootball

Corinthians continued training on the morning of this Sunday (27) during the penultimate FIFA international break of 2026. At CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, head coach Fernando Diniz oversaw pressing drills, one-on-one situations, and small-sided games, demanding intensity as the team prepares for the clash against Internacional in the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship.

With the schedule paused for the international window, the coaching staff is using the days without matches to work on different aspects with the squad. Timão’s next match will only take place on October 7, a Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), against Internacional at Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre.

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Diniz leads high-intensity training

Sunday’s schedule began off the pitch. The players carried out a physical activation session in the gym before heading to Field 1 at the training center.

After the warm-up, Fernando Diniz set up a circuit combining physical exercises and ball work. Among the aspects emphasized by the coaching staff were high-pressure marking and one-on-one situations in tight spaces.

Intensity was also maintained in the final part of the session. The coach split the Corinthians squad into four teams for short-pitch games, requiring constant involvement from the players throughout the activity.

This Sunday’s work continues the preparation carried out by Corinthians during the FIFA international break. With no official match until early October, Diniz and his coaching staff will have a few more days to develop the team before the Brazilian Championship resumes.

Corinthians return to training this Monday

The black-and-white squad will have little time between sessions. The team is scheduled to report back on the morning of this Monday (28), again at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, where the group will continue preparing to face Internacional.

Timão return to the pitch on October 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Beira-Rio. The match against the team from Rio Grande do Sul will be valid for the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship and will mark Corinthians’ return to official action after the FIFA international break.a

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