Youth academy emerges as Corinthians seek reinforcements | OneFootball

Corinthians has been focusing its efforts on seeking reinforcements in the market, but may have found homegrown options for the rest of the season. This Thursday, youth academy players proved their worth and led the team to a 3-0 victory over Capivariano at Neo Química Arena, in the Paulista Championship.

All three goals for Timão were scored by young talents developed at the club: Dieguinho, Gui Negão, and Kayke.

Dieguinho and Kayke, in fact, scored their first goals for Corinthians. They came on during the match and helped the team secure the win.

Timão controlled the action for the full 90 minutes, but had trouble finishing plays in the first half. That problem was fixed in the second half, when, just eight minutes in, Dieguinho found the net after a beautiful team move.

The goal paved the way for a more comfortable scoreline. Soon after, Gui Negão finished off a cross from Dieguinho and headed firmly to score the second. The third came from a stunning goal by Kayke, who found the top corner after a one-two with Memphis Depay at the edge of the box.

Solution?

Given Corinthians' difficulty in signing reinforcements, the youth academy has shown it could be a solution for Dorival Júnior. The youngsters rose to the occasion and sent a message that they are ready for more minutes with the senior team.

The three, by the way, are not the only ones establishing themselves in the main squad. Defender João Pedro Tchoca also got his chance after a failed negotiation with Torino, Italy, while André and Breno Bidon are already seen as starters for the team.

In a recent interview, Dorival said that Corinthians' squad needs “five or six more pieces.” However, the youngsters are showing they can fill that gap.

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Standings

The win brought Corinthians closer to the top of the State Championship standings. Timão now sits in fourth place, with 11 points, just two behind leaders Novorizontino.

Corinthians' next match

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