Duo complete recovery, boost Corinthians for São Paulo clash | OneFootball

The Corinthians held another training session on Friday morning with an eye on the classic match against São Paulo, valid for the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Dorival Júnior received two pieces of good news during the activity at the Dr. Joaquim Grava Training Center.

Midfielder André Luiz and forward Vitinho have recovered from their respective injuries and completed the physical transition period. The duo can therefore strengthen Timão in the Majestic.

There is still anticipation for the return of goalkeeper Hugo Souza, who missed the last two games due to a right thigh injury. Midfielders André Carrillo, José Martínez, and Charles, who served suspensions in the last round, are available again.

On the other hand, midfielder Rodrigo Garro, suspended, and defensive midfielder Raniele, injured, are definite absences.

How was the training?

The day for Corinthians started with a workout in the gym. Then, the athletes went to the field and performed an exercise with offensive and defensive transitions. There was also tactical work and an exercise by sectors, with the squad divided into three groups.

Dorival still has five more training sessions until the clash with São Paulo. The team resumes preparation this Saturday, again in the morning.

Corinthians' next match

Rise halted

Corinthians had their rise halted in recent matches. Dorival Júnior's team was coming off three consecutive victories but lost in succession to Red Bull Bragantino and Ceará, remaining stagnant in the middle of the Brazilian Championship table.

Timão occupies the 13th position in the tournament, with 42 points. The distance to the G7 is nine points, the same difference as the team to the Z4.

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