Corinthians to field reserves in final Brasileirão round | OneFootball

Corinthians is ready to wrap up the Brazilian Championship. On Saturday morning, the Alvinegro squad held their final training session and completed preparations to face Juventude in the 38th and last round of the national tournament. The tendency is for coach Dorival Júnior to field a reserve team.

Timão will host already-relegated Juventude on Sunday afternoon at 4pm (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo (SP). All matches of the final round will take place simultaneously.

How was the training?

The Corinthians squad began the day with strength training in the gym and warm-ups on the field at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava. Afterwards, Dorival Júnior’s coaching staff conducted two tactical drills and a set-piece activity.

Absences and returns

Forward Yuri Alberto and midfielder Rodrigo Garro are still recovering from their respective injuries and are confirmed absences. The Argentine suffered a soleus muscle strain, while the number 9 was diagnosed with edema in the pubic symphysis and overload of the adductor muscles.

Forward Memphis Depay, meanwhile, is in physical transition after suffering bone edema in his left knee. The Dutchman is being prepared for the Copa do Brasil semifinal against Cruzeiro, but he has a chance of at least making the bench against Juventude. In a video released by the club, he appeared training with his teammates.

On the other hand, coach Dorival Júnior will have two important returns. Right-back Matheuzinho and midfielder Charles are available again after serving suspensions in the match against Fortaleza.

Probable Corinthians lineup

Due to the Copa do Brasil semifinals and the fact that this is the last round of the Brasileirão, Corinthians should rest their main players. The tendency is for Dorival to opt for a mixed team or even one entirely made up of players considered reserves.

A probable Corinthians lineup: Hugo Souza; Cacá, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique and Angileri (Hugo); Charles, André, Carrillo (Ryan) and Vitinho; Dieguinho and Gui Negão.

Current standings

Corinthians are coming off three rounds without a win and sit in tenth place on the table, with 46 points. Timão is no longer fighting for a Libertadores spot and is also not at risk of relegation. On the other side, Juventude is already relegated and sits second-to-last, with 34 points.

Upcoming Corinthians matches

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