Dorival’s midfield dilemma for Corinthians v Fluminense: options | OneFootball

Dorival Júnior will face challenges assembling the midfield for Corinthians in the match against Fluminense this Saturday, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. With a series of absences in the sector, the coach has few options and will be forced to make changes.

Dorival will be without midfielders Charles and José Martínez. The former is experiencing pain in his right knee, while the Venezuelan suffered an ankle injury while playing for his national team during this FIFA date.

Besides the duo, Raniele is still in physical transition and did not travel to Rio de Janeiro. André Carrillo, with a ligament injury in his left ankle, is also out. Midfielders Breno Bidon, suspended, and Luiz Gustavo Bahia, with an edema in his left ankle, complete the list of absences in the midfield.

What are the options?

Given the absences, Dorival has few options to set up Corinthians against the Tricolor das Laranjeiras. He might return to deploying Matheus Bidu as a wing-back in a three-defender formation, as seen in the victory over Athletico-PR in the Copa do Brasil last Wednesday.

In this case, the midfield would consist of Maycon and Ryan, with Garro in the playmaking role. Another alternative is to give an opportunity to the young midfielder André Luiz. The youth academy player has been training with the professionals and, according to Gazeta Esportiva, is pleasing the coach.

Thus, he can also maintain the formation with four midfielders, featuring Maycon, Ryan, André Luiz, and Garro in the central area of the field. Among those listed is also the young Dieguinho.

And the attack?

The offensive sector of Corinthians will also undergo changes. Forward Memphis Depay suffered an edema in his right thigh and was not listed for the clash in the capital of Rio.

The tendency is that Yuri Alberto will also not be a starter. The number 9 is gradually returning after recovering from inguinal hernia surgery. Thus, the attack is expected to be formed by Vitinho and Gui Negão. Kayke Talles Magno and Romero are also in contention.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Returns

Despite the absences, Dorival will also have returns in the Timão. The called-up players Félix Torres and Romero are back after serving their respective national teams.

Defender André Ramalho, recovered from a viral infection, was also listed.

Probable Corinthians lineup

Corinthians is expected to take the field with: Hugo Souza; André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, and Angileri; Matheuzinho, Maycon, Ryan, and Matheus Bidu; Rodrigo Garro; Vitinho and Gui Negão.

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