Corinthians step up training ahead of Chapecoense clash | OneFootball

Corinthians continued, on Wednesday morning (2), their preparations to return to action in the Brazilian Championship. At CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, Fernando Diniz led the second training session of the week ahead of the match against Chapecoense, scheduled for next Sunday (6) at Neo Química Arena.

After starting the week of preparation, the black-and-white squad followed a schedule mainly focused on technical work. The coaching staff also included physical exercises before the ball work.

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Squad works on possession and finishing

Wednesday’s schedule began in the training center gym, where the players performed strength exercises. After that, the group moved to one of the training grounds and took part in the warm-up.

With the ball, Fernando Diniz and his coaching staff worked on different aspects. First, the players took part in an activity focused on maintaining possession. Then, specific finishing drills were carried out.

In the final part of the session, the coach split the squad into four teams, each made up of six players. The teams faced each other in small-sided games, bringing the day’s activities to a close.

Corinthians will still have more training sessions before Fernando Diniz defines the team that will start the Brasileirão fixture. Preparation continues on Thursday morning (3), again at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava.

Corinthians look to halt negative run in the Brasileirão

Next Sunday’s match will be important for Timão as they try to get back to winning in the national competition. Corinthians head into the 26th round in 10th place with 32 points, seeking their ninth win of the championship.

Fernando Diniz’s side are coming off three straight defeats in the Brasileirão. In the last round, they lost the derby against Santos 1-0 at Neo Química Arena. Before that, they were beaten by Cruzeiro and Coritiba, both by 2-1 scores.

On the other side, Chapecoense sit in 20th and last place in the table, with 14 points.

Corinthians and Chapecoense face each other on Sunday (6) at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time, at Neo Química Arena, in the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. Until then, the black-and-white squad will continue preparations at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava in search of a turnaround in the competition.

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