Corinthians prep for Grêmio, midfielder on injury comeback

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·29 de octubre de 2025

Corinthians prep for Grêmio, midfielder on injury comeback

By Daniel Keppler / Central do Timão Editorial Team

On the morning of this Wednesday, the 29th, the Corinthians squad completed another day of training to prepare for the match against Grêmio, valid for the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship, which will be played this Sunday, the 2nd, at the Neo Química Arena. The players gathered at the Joaquim Grava Training Center, with the return of Memphis, who managed to return from Rio de Janeiro after unforeseen events the previous day.

The activities began with a gym activation. Then, after warming up on the field, coach Dorival Júnior led a series of progressive technical-tactical exercises. The first involved two-on-two duels focusing on transition and finishing; the second, five-on-five games in a reduced space; and the last, ten-on-ten matches.

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Right after the activity, midfielder André Carrillo spoke with Corinthians TV, where he celebrated his return to the field in the last round after recovering from an injury: “It was important for me because I had been working for a few months. I was off the field for two months and, luckily, I was able to return with a very important victory against a practically direct rival.”

He also analyzed how the training sessions have been this week. “It was two hard days of work. Coach Dorival Júnior told us that the first three days would be very intense to continue with a sequence in the Brasileirão, which will come with very tough rivals. We have to keep the winning streak going,” he said.

Finally, Carrillo concluded, projecting Corinthians' commitment against Grêmio this Sunday: “(We need) Mainly the will to win. Representing Corinthians, that is the most important thing. At home, with our fans, we are strong and make a difference. We will go out in search of the three points.”

According to Meu Timão, goalkeeper Hugo Souza, who is recovering from a left shoulder injury, returned to field training this Wednesday. However, he is still working separately from the group. He is doubtful for the match against Grêmio this Sunday, November 2, at 4 pm (Brasília time), in Itaquera, for the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship.

Meanwhile, forward Memphis Depay, who did not attend training last Tuesday (28) after facing logistical difficulties returning from a break in Rio de Janeiro, trained normally with the Corinthians squad this Wednesday, October 29.

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