Corinthians ready for crucial Paulista clash, probable line-up revealed | OneFootball

Corinthians is ready for the important match against São Bernardo. On Saturday afternoon, the Alvinegro squad finished their preparations for the clash, which is valid for the eighth and final round of the Campeonato Paulista.

In search of a spot in the quarterfinals of the State Championship, Corinthians will visit São Bernardo this Sunday at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio Primeiro de Maio, in the interior of São Paulo. All matches of the round will take place simultaneously.

How was the training?

After a warm-up session in the gym, the squad watched a video with tactical instructions for the game. On the pitch, after warming up, coach Dorival Júnior led a ten-on-ten tactical exercise and a strategic tactical drill. Set-piece plays were also worked on in the final part of the training session.

Absences

For the match, Corinthians is expected to continue without André (ligament injury in the left ankle), Breno Bidon (strain in the back of the right thigh), Hugo (surgery on the left knee), Kaio César (muscle injury in the right thigh), and Angileri (physical reconditioning).

In addition, the coaching staff will also have to deal with the absence of Matheus Pereira, who is suspended after receiving his third yellow card.

Probable lineup

With the aim of avoiding new injuries due to accumulated fatigue, Dorival Júnior's coaching staff may make changes to the team for the match against São Bernardo.

A probable Corinthians lineup is: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho (Pedro Milans), Gustavo Henrique (Tchoca), André Ramalho and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, Charles (Allan), Carrillo and Garro; Memphis (Gui Negão) and Yuri Alberto (Vitinho).

Standings

Corinthians, coming off a win in the Brasileiro, entered the final round of the Campeonato Paulista in fifth place, with 11 points. A victory against São Bernardo will put Timão in the next phase of the State Championship.

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