Corinthians set to miss three for Majestoso derby in Paulista

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·17 January 2026

Corinthians set to miss three for Majestoso derby in Paulista

By Fabio Luigi / Central do Timão Editorial Team

Corinthians will host São Paulo this Sunday afternoon (18th), at 4pm (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, for the third round of the first phase of the 2026 Campeonato Paulista. At the moment, Alvinegro occupies eighth place – the last spot within the qualification zone for the knockout stage – with three points. After defeating Ponte Preta in Itaquera in their debut, the Corinthians team was beaten 3-0 by RB Bragantino in the middle of last week.

For the Majestoso, Dorival Júnior’s coaching staff will likely be without: midfielders Raniele (ankle pain, according to ge.globo, and is doubtful) and José Martínez (still in Venezuela awaiting the re-issuance of his passport to return to Brazil), as well as midfielder Rodrigo Garro (recovering from surgery on his left wrist) and forward Memphis Depay (physical conditioning).

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Regarding the number 10, Central do Timão found out last Friday (16th) that Corinthians’ priority is for the player to be fully fit for the Supercopa do Brasil match, on February 1st, at Mané Garrincha in Brasília, at 4pm, against Flamengo. On the other hand, striker Yuri Alberto, who came on in the second half against RB Bragantino, is expected to start the match as a starter.

Midfielder Matheus Pereira, recently signed on loan from Fortaleza until the end of the season, should be available to the Corinthians coaching staff for this Sunday’s clash in Itaquera. With that, Alvinegro could start the classic with: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; André Carrillo, Charles, André and Breno Bidon; Vitinho (Gui Negão) and Yuri Alberto.

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