Youngsters lacking first-team chances set to bolster Corinthians Under-20 | OneFootball

Corinthians has been using many young players from the academy, but with the signing of new reinforcements, the recent arrivals from the under-20 team have ended up losing their place under coach Dorival Jr and are expected to return to the Timão Under-20 to gain match experience.

The trio consisting of right-back João Victor, known as Jacaré, midfielder Luiz Gustavo, and midfielder Gui Amorim are expected to return to Corinthians Under-20, which will have a full season ahead competing in the Brazilian Championship and the São Paulo State Championship of the category under coach Willian Batista, according to information first released by journalist Luis Fabiani.

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The debut of Timãozinho in the Under-20 Brasileirão is already scheduled for the upcoming February 21st, against América-MG, at 3 PM (Brasília time), at Fazendinha. In addition to the "reinforcements" coming from the professional team, Timão is also expected to have the presence of defender Zé Antônio, a 17-year-old recently signed on a one-season loan from Santa Cruz.

Another name that is expected to alternate between the Under-20 and the professional team is the young defender Iago Machado, 16 years old, already observed and mentioned by Dorival Jr in a complimentary tone, currently being the sixth option in the black-and-white defense. During the São Paulo State Championship, the main team's coach reported that he sees the player with a lot of potential but that a greater maturation process is still necessary to avoid rushing the player.

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