Gustavo Henrique extends Corinthians attacking record despite Fluminense defeat | OneFootball

Corinthians fell 3-1 to Fluminense at Neo Química Arena in the 28th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, yet centre-back Gustavo Henrique underlined his knack for key moments by scoring for the hosts.

According to Meu Timao, since arriving at Parque São Jorge in 2024, the 33-year-old has 18 goal contributions in 119 games, 13 goals and five assists. Of those, 13 were decisive, either opening the scoring, equalising or restoring a lead.

That sequence began on 22 February 2024, when he set up Wesley to break the deadlock in a 3-0 win over Cianorte at Estádio Willie Davids in the Copa do Brasil first round.

This year is his most telling for Corinthians, with 10 direct goal involvements, four in the Libertadores. One proved pivotal in a trophy win, an assist for Gabriel Paulista to make it 1-0 in the 2-0 victory over Flamengo at Mané Garrincha on 1 February in the Supercopa do Brasil.

His latest strike came early in the second half against Fluminense. Ten minutes after the restart, Fábio saved a Gui Negão header from a Garro cross that deflected off Bidu. From the resulting corner, Garro delivered, Memphis tried a volley and Gustavo Henrique buried the rebound.

Despite the defender’s numbers, Corinthians are on six straight league defeats, equalling their worst Campeonato Brasileiro run since 2006 and increasing pressure on Fernando Diniz. He remains in charge after football executive Marcelo Paz backed his stay at the squad’s request.

The team now have roughly two weeks without games due to the FIFA international break. They return on Wednesday, 7 October at 19:30, away to Internacional at Beira-Rio, in round 29.

Source: Meu Timao

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