Gui Negão eyes Mirassol test, values Corinthians chances: "Strong side" | OneFootball

Gui Negão was a 'pleasant surprise' discovered by Dorival Júnior amidst the absences at Corinthians. A product of Terrão, the forward began to gain opportunities in the starting lineup due to the absences of Yuri Alberto and Memphis Depay. The young player responded with goals and assists, and valued the chances he received.

“It’s an indescribable feeling. I want to thank the coaching staff and everyone who believed in me. Thank God, I am managing to respond,” celebrated Gui Negão in an interview with Corinthians TV.

Gui was a starter for Corinthians in the 1-1 draw against Internacional last Wednesday, in the Brazilian Championship. The number 56 opened the scoring, but Timão ended up conceding the draw in the final seconds after a controversial penalty was awarded to Colorado.

“Unfortunately, we conceded the draw at the end. It was a bitter draw, I believe we could have come away with the victory. But I thank God for scoring and helping the team. God willing, I’ll find the net on Saturday as well,” said the player.

Despite the return of Memphis, the tendency is for Gui Negão to be a starter for Corinthians against Mirassol in this Saturday's match. Recovered from a right thigh edema, the Dutchman might start on the bench to avoid any issues in his return to the field.

Gui Negão is thus expected to form an attacking duo with Yuri Alberto once again. Since joining the professional team, the youngster has played 13 matches, with five goals and two assists. The number 56 continues to seek goals and projected the clash against Mirassol.

“I believe it will be a good match. Their team is very strong and is doing well in the standings. We are looking to improve, and I believe we have shown good football in the last three matches. Now, against Mirassol, we will do everything to come out with a victory,” concluded the forward.

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Corinthians' Situation in the Brazilian Championship

Corinthians saw the gap to the relegation zone decrease after Vitória's triumph over Ceará last Thursday. Timão hasn't won in three rounds in the Brazilian Championship and occupies the 13th position in the table, with 30 points – five more than Vitória, which opens the Z4.

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