Men's football: Corinthians work on technique and tactics for Internacional | OneFootball

Friday (31) was a busy day at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava. In the afternoon, Timão began preparations to face Internacional, their opponent in the Copa do Brasil round of 16. Timão takes on the team from Rio Grande do Sul on Sunday (02/08).

The squad was split into two groups this Friday (31). The players who played more than 45 minutes against Athletico did recovery work indoors at the training center. The other players went out onto the field after a strength session in the gym.

After the warm-up, the squad carried out a combination and finishing drill, as well as a possession exercise with finishing. Head coach Fernando Diniz led a strategic tactical drill and organized a ten-a-side practice match with players from Corinthians’ youth academy.

After suffering a sprain during the match against Athletico, midfielder Zakaria Labyad underwent imaging tests on Friday morning (31). A meniscus injury and a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee were diagnosed. The club will announce the date of the surgery in the coming days.

Midfielder Rodrigo Garro suffered trauma to his right foot during the match against Athletico. Forward Yuri Alberto, who was substituted during the game, suffered a muscle injury to the back of his right thigh. Both have already begun treatment with the club’s physiotherapy staff.

Corinthians will wrap up preparations to face Internacional in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 on Saturday morning (1/08). The match will be played at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday (02/08) at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul.

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