Maycon discusses Corinthians absences at crucial point in the season | OneFootball

Starter in the loss to Ceará, Maycon commented on the Corinthians' absences at a decisive moment in the season. This Sunday, Timão took the field without many important players and ended up being unable to defeat Vozão even while playing in front of their fans at the Neo Química Arena.

Besides Vitinho, André Luiz, and Hugo Souza, who were injured, against Ceará, Corinthians also did not have Carrillo, Martínez, Charles, and Raniele available, as they were suspended.

“Of course, all of this involves the year we've been having, I think it's no excuse, no surprise, our squad is short, but we've already won with important absences, who are references for our team. We will have to find solutions, we have a hardworking squad. There's no point in talking too much, we have to work harder to honor the Corinthians jersey in the best possible way. I think all teams suffer from injuries, suspensions, our team is no different. We have to find solutions and try to do the best we can with the squad we have,” said Maycon.

With so many absences, Dorival Júnior decided to give an opportunity to the young Dieguinho, only 18 years old, as a starter in Corinthians' midfield. The youngster met expectations and was one of the best on the field, although he couldn't prevent the defeat in Itaquera.

Dieguinho hadn't played for quite some time, but he played well, had a great performance during the game, and was one of the main players on our team. Everyone has to work in the best way so that when the opportunity arises, they can respond. And we know it will arise because of the championship we're having,” Maycon added.

For the classic against São Paulo, on the upcoming November 20th, at the Neo Química Arena, Corinthians will have the return of Charles, Raniele, Carrillo, and Martínez. There is also the expectation that Hugo Souza, Vitinho, and André Luiz will be available again for Dorival Júnior. Rodrigo Garro, on the other hand, is out, as he received his third yellow card against Ceará and will need to serve an automatic suspension.

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