Matheuzinho warns Corinthians: One mistake v Cruzeiro could be costly | OneFootball

Corinthians plays the first match of the Copa do Brasil semifinal against Cruzeiro at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday at Mineirão. Right-back Matheuzinho called for the team’s “attention” and warned that any mistake could “cost dearly.”

“It will be a very tough match. Cruzeiro had a good campaign in the Brazilian Championship, but we have studied well the strategy that coach [Dorival Júnior] gave us. We’re going to play on equal terms. We want to win and qualify from this semifinal,” the player projected in an interview with Corinthians TV.

“It will be a very contested, intelligent game. We need to be very assertive in our decisions. Whoever makes fewer mistakes wins. We can’t lose focus. One mistake can cost a lot. We are very focused on being 100% assertive,” he warned.

Probable Corinthians lineup

Coach Dorival Júnior still has some doubts. Defensive midfielder Raniele (pain in his left ankle), midfielder Rodrigo Garro (soleus muscle strain), and forward Yuri Alberto (edema in the pubic symphysis and an overload of the adductor muscles) traveled to Belo Horizonte and are included in the squad, but may start on the bench.

The probable Corinthians lineup is: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu; Raniele (Martínez), Maycon, Breno Bidon, and Rodrigo Garro (Carrillo); Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto (Gui Negão).

Impeccable campaign

Corinthians is experiencing a season of ups and downs, but boasts an impeccable campaign in the Copa do Brasil. Timão has six wins in six matches played in the competition, with eight goals scored and none conceded.

To reach the semifinals, Dorival Júnior’s team eliminated Novorizontino, archrival Palmeiras, and Athletico-PR. In addition to the fourth title, Timão is also seeking a spot in the Libertadores in 2026.

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