Corinthians U15s and U17s finish prep for Campeonato Paulista fixtures | OneFootball

Corinthians’ Under-17 team wrapped up its preparations on Friday morning (28) for its next fixture of the season. At 11 a.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (29), the Alvinegro will host Santa Fé at Estádio Alfredo Schürig, Fazendinha, for the third round of the second phase of the Paulista Championship in the category.

Guilherme Nascimento’s squad held its final training session before the match on Field 1 of Corinthians’ Athlete Development Center of Excellence. There, they worked on strength and technical-tactical aspects, as well as finishing drills. In the first two rounds, Timão drew 1-1 away to Desportivo Brasil and beat São José 3-2 at Parque São Jorge, sitting top of Group 20 with four points.

Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel/Agência Corinthians

In an interview with Corinthians’ official website, midfielder Lucas Splichal, born in 2011, looked ahead to the match and celebrated his call-up to Brazil’s Under-15 national team, coached by Guilherme Dalla Déa. In September, the Seleção will compete in the Conmebol Liga Evolución of the category in Paraguay. Standing out, the youngster has been getting minutes with the Under-17 side and has already started some matches for the team.

“Our stronghold is Parque São Jorge, and it’s where we most like to play. So, we have to impose our rhythm and fight to earn all three points. Representing the national team is always a dream come true. Even though I’ve already been called up before, the feeling is the same as the first time,” he said.

After the Paulista Championship match, Corinthians will turn their focus back to the Brazilian Championship in the category. Next Wednesday (2), at 3 p.m., at CT do Caju, the Parque São Jorge club will visit Athletico-PR for the 14th round of the first phase of the national competition. Currently, Timãozinho sits fourth in the tournament with 26 points — eight wins, two draws, and three losses — with 34 goals scored and 12 conceded.

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A little earlier, at 9 a.m., also at Fazendinha, Eduardo Vergueiro’s squad will take the field to face Pinda in the third round of the second phase of the Paulista Championship in the category. In the first two rounds, Timãozinho beat Desportivo Brasil (A) and Valinhos Hyper (A) 2-1 and 2-0, respectively — leading Group 20.

Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel/Agência Corinthians

Speaking to Corinthians’ official website, attacking midfielder Gui Brasil commented on what he expects from the clash: “We’re going to work to get the three points, which are essential for our objective, which is qualification, and it’s great to be able to count on home advantage at this moment,” he said.

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