Corinthians step up training as they gear up to face São Paulo | OneFootball

On the morning of this Thursday, Corinthians held another training session at the CT Dr. Joaquim Grava in preparation for the classic against São Paulo, scheduled for next Wednesday, as part of the 35th round of the Brazilian Championship.

How was the training?

The squad started the day with an activation session in the gym before heading to the field for warm-up exercises.

Subsequently, coach Dorival Júnior and his staff led an activity focused on confrontations with finishing drills of two against two, three against two, four against three, and four against four.

To conclude the training, the players participated in a tactical exercise of ten against ten with numerical superiority in different zones of the field.

The Timão continues its preparation for the Majestic on Friday morning, again at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava.

Returns

As reported by Gazeta Esportiva, midfielder André Luiz and forward Vitinho are in the final phase of their physical transition. The duo is already partially training with the group and may return soon.

Goalkeeper Hugo Souza is another who might be available. The player, a key starter for the team, missed the last two matches due to a left thigh injury. Midfielders Charles, José Martínez, and André Carrillo, who served suspensions in the last round, are guaranteed returns.

Absences

Corinthians' training sessions continue without Memphis Depay and Félix Torres. The players were called up by their respective national teams and will not train with the squad during this FIFA date. However, the tendency is that both will be available against São Paulo.

Meanwhile, midfielder Rodrigo Garro, suspended, and midfielder Raniele, injured, are absences for Dorival in the classic.

Corinthians' Situation

The Timão occupies the 13th position in the tournament, with 42 points. The gap to the G7 is nine points, the same difference as the team to the Z4.

Next Match

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