Dorival tries out new options as Corinthians gear up to face Vitória | OneFootball

Corinthians held its third training session on Wednesday morning, preparing for the decisive match against Vitória, valid for the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. Once again, goalkeeper Hugo Souza did not take to the field. He has been diagnosed with an acromioclavicular dislocation in his left shoulder.

Timão will visit Vitória this Saturday afternoon at 4pm (Brasília time), at Barradão, in a direct relegation battle in the Brazilian Championship.

How was the training?

The alvinegro squad started the day with a session in the gym. On the pitch, right after the warm-up, coach Dorival Júnior led two tactical exercises featuring various game situations.

The coach took the opportunity to run tests with the team that should start the match. There are open spots, for example, at right-back and in midfield. Finally, the coaching staff also worked on set pieces.

Timão still has two more training sessions, on Thursday and Friday mornings, before traveling to Salvador.

Absences, doubts, and returns

For the match, Dorival is expected to have three important reinforcements. Midfielder André Carrillo has recovered from an ankle injury, as has defender André Ramalho from a thigh problem, and both should return to the squad. Meanwhile, defender Gustavo Henrique, who served a suspension in the last round, is a certain return.

On the other hand, the coach also has two major absences. Matheuzinho and Maycon received their third yellow cards and will have to serve a suspension. At right-back, options are scarce, while midfield has more alternatives to replace the defensive midfielder.

Goalkeeper Hugo Souza, meanwhile, is doubtful. He suffered a dislocation in his left shoulder and his presence in the match is uncertain. If he is unable to play, Felipe Longo should be his replacement. Finally, the injured Vitinho (arthroscopy on the right knee) and André (ligament injury in the left ankle) are definite absences.

Corinthians’ position in the standings

Corinthians occupies the 11th position in the standings, with 36 points—five more than Vitória, the first team in the relegation zone. Timão got some relief with the win over Atlético-MG in the last round and now has the chance to widen the gap from the relegation zone in this direct clash on Saturday.

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