Corinthians rest stars in training before Copa do Brasil final v Vasco | OneFootball

Corinthians chose to rest Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto during the last training session before the first Copa do Brasil final against Vasco. The attacking duo did not take part in ball activities this Tuesday at Neo Química Arena, due to physical fatigue accumulated over the course of the season.

Despite their absence from the field, the two forwards are not a concern for the final and are expected to start the match as usual this Wednesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), against Cruz-Maltino.

The coaching staff led by Dorival Júnior has been taking special care with the squad at this decisive moment. The recent training sessions for the starters have been of moderate intensity, focusing on muscle recovery and injury prevention.

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Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto in the Corinthians locker room — Photo: Marcos Ribolli

With Memphis and Yuri absent from training, Dorival did not rehearse the starting lineup for the final. The lineup will be decided and communicated to the squad only during the pre-match talk, hours before the game. However, the tendency is to maintain the core used in the semifinals against Cruzeiro.

Rodrigo Garro trained normally and could return to the team. Thus, the likely Corinthians lineup is: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Maycon, José Martínez (or Raniele), Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro (or Carrillo); Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto.

After the morning session, the alvinegro squad began their pre-match concentration at CT Joaquim Grava.

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Photo: Rodrigo Coca / Corinthians

Attention to suspended players

Although the medical department is empty, Corinthians will take the field with seven starters at risk of suspension: Hugo Souza, Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, Maycon, Breno Bidon, and Rodrigo Garro, in addition to substitute Fabrizio Angileri. If any of them receive a yellow card this Wednesday, they will miss the second final, scheduled for Sunday.

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