Diniz plans attacking reset in international break as Corinthians return before Internacional trip | OneFootball

Corinthians return to CT Joaquim Grava on Friday after four days off, opening a crucial 12-day spell for under-pressure coach Fernando Diniz. Their next game is at Internacional on seven October, Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, round 29 of the Brasileirão.

According to Globo.com, Diniz and his staff will use the break to fine-tune structures, prioritising attack, player recovery and confidence.

Corinthians are winless in six league matches and sit 14th on 32 points, three clear of Grêmio, who occupy the first relegation spot.

Work will centre on the forward unit to add tactical variety, and a centre-back is their second-highest scorer in 2026.

The main expectation is Yuri Alberto’s return as he nears the end of rehab for a partial right hamstring tear. The plan is for him to rejoin group training in the coming days.

The staff also aim to rebuild Memphis Depay’s conditioning after he played almost every game following his contract renewal without a pre-season. Both camps feel the lack of preparation hurt his displays, and Diniz believes the first-choice strike pair’s return can lift the team.

Rodrigo Garro shone early under Diniz, then his form dipped after the World Cup pause. With Depay and Yuri Alberto back, a positional tweak could help him regain influence.

Internally, there is acceptance that on-pitch issues, financial obligations and politics have weighed on performances. Diniz wants to restore his players’ spark, pull clear of the drop zone and climb the table before season’s end.

Source: Globo.com

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