One to watch: Corinthians on poor run and missing key men v Fluminense | OneFootball

After 15 days of the FIFA international break, Fluminense return to the pitch this Wednesday (01) to face Corinthians in the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. at the Maracanã. For this clash, Timão arrive in a difficult situation this season, coming off seven matches without a win, five of them in the Brasileirão. Dorival Júnior’s team sit in 11th place with ten points.

In addition to this negative run in recent matches, Corinthians will have important absences for the clash against Fluminense this Wednesday (01). Hugo Souza (was called up to the Brazil national team and will not return in time for the match), Hugo (recovering from knee surgery), Raniele (suspended), André Carrilo (was called up to the Peru national team and will not return in time for the match), Memphis Depay (grade 2 injury to the right thigh) and Gui Negão (strain in the hamstring of the right thigh).

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