Corinthians goalkeeping coach backs Felipe Longo ahead of Brasileirão derby | OneFootball

On the night of this Wednesday, October 15, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), Corinthians will visit Santos at Vila Belmiro, in a match valid for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. At this moment, the Alvinegro occupies the 12th position with 33 points (eight wins, nine draws, and 10 losses – 29 goals scored and 32 conceded).

The duel is expected to mark the debut of goalkeeper Felipe Longo, who was developed in Corinthians' youth academy and was the starting goalkeeper in the team's victory at the 2024 São Paulo Cup. The player, born in 2005, will play among the professionals. The current starter, Hugo Souza, will be absent as he will play for the Brazilian National Team this Tuesday (14), at 7:30 AM (Brasília time), in a friendly against Japan in Tokyo. The number 1 is also suspended for one match with three yellow cards.

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In an interview with Corinthians TV, Corinthians' goalkeeping coach, Marcelo Carpes, highlighted the confidence in Felipe Longo. Born in 2005, the young player was the champion of the South American U-20 at the beginning of this year with the Brazilian National Team. He was even called up for the World Cup of the category – which takes place this October – but the Alvinegro blocked the athlete's move to the Brazilian team.

“We have a lot of confidence in the work we do in preparing the goalkeepers. I believe they are in a very good moment. Proof of this is that we had Hugo called up and Felipe Longo called for the U-20 National Team. He has been there, performed excellently, and was a South American champion. He is a boy with a huge history here at Corinthians. (He) has been at the club for, I think, eight years and has been working with us for about five. He is an extremely secure and technical boy, and we have total confidence that he will play a great game,” he said.

Felipe Longo began his journey at Corinthians playing in the futsal teams and went through all the club's youth categories. Counting the U-17 and U-20, he has played 75 matches, with 45 wins, 14 draws, and 16 losses. His contract is valid until March 30, 2029.

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