Corinthians await Bidu fitness and weigh left-back fixes for Athletico-PR | OneFootball

Corinthians face a left-back dilemma for Athletico-PR’s visit on Thursday at 19:30, the 21st round at Neo Química Arena, and may have to improvise or promote from the academy.

Matheus Bidu missed the Bahia trip with pubic pain. After the draw in Salvador, Fernando Diniz said he would wait on Bidu’s progress and could turn to the academy or an internal option if needed.

Against Bahia on Sunday, Fabrizio Angileri was the only specialist left-back and started. At 15 minutes of the first half he was booked for a foul on Ademir.

Having already been cautioned against Cruzeiro and Chapecoense, the Argentine will serve an automatic suspension versus Athletico-PR, leaving the prospect of no natural left-back in the squad. Late on, right-back Pedro Milans covered the role for about 21 minutes.

If youth is the route, the Under-20 options include Joãozinho and Levy Dias, with midfielder Guilherme Pires another possibility after filling in there. In the Under-17s, Wendel Silva starts, with Pedro Nogueira and the midfielder Ji-Paraná occasional alternatives.

Hugo Farias remains in physical transition after a left knee injury. Corinthians are ninth in the Brasileiro on 28 points, three behind the G5 that secures a 2027 Libertadores place.

Source: Meu Timao