Fitness issues limit Corinthians' attacking options | OneFootball

Corinthians' attacking department has become a problem for Dorival Júnior in recent weeks. The coach has lost three players to injury and has fewer and fewer options to make up the team's attack for next Wednesday's match against Fluminense.

Dorival certainly will not be able to count on Memphis Depay, who suffered a strain in the anterior muscle of his right thigh, or Gui Negão, who injured the posterior muscle of his right thigh during a training session with Brazil's under-20 national team.

In addition to the duo, Kaio César is also expected to miss out. The player is being treated for perifibrotic inflammation in the posterior muscle of his right thigh.

As a result, Dorival has few options to partner Yuri Alberto up front. Two alternatives already used by the coach are Kayke and Vitinho.

The coach may also opt for a different lineup, giving a chance to Moroccan Zakaria Labyad or even Jesse Lingard. The Englishman has finally been registered and is available to make his debut. Another route, though less likely, is to drop Yuri Alberto deeper so that Pedro Raul can play further forward.

Dorival has three more days to test the team and decide how he will set up Corinthians' attack against Fluminense. The clash, valid for the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship, is scheduled for next Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã.

League table situation

Timão are winless in seven matches this season and sit 11th in the Brasileirão table with 10 points.

Corinthians' next match

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