Corinthians ready to face Portuguesa in Paulista quarter-finals | OneFootball

This Saturday, the Corinthians squad held their second and final training session before competing against Portuguesa for a spot in the semifinals of the Campeonato Paulista. The quarterfinals kick off on Sunday at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Canindé Stadium in São Paulo. Timão will not have the advantage of deciding at home, as their initial phase performance was inferior to Lusa's.

How was the training?

Under the guidance of coach Dorival Júnior, at the Dr. Joaquim Grava Training Center, the activities began with a video presentation featuring tactical instructions in the Briefing Room.

Subsequently, the athletes engaged in strength training at the gym and proceeded to warm up on the field. On the pitch, Timão's coach conducted a tactical training session with various game situations, dedicating part of the activity to set-piece plays.

Absences and doubts

For the match, Corinthians is considering the possibility of having Breno Bidon back. Number 7 is still considered doubtful but trained normally with the group during these two days of preparation for the game.

Matheus Pereira is also a concern. The player left the match against Athletico-PR feeling pain in the back of his left thigh. The club has not confirmed any injury, and coach Dorival Júnior stated in a press conference that the situation does not appear to be serious.

On the other hand, Timão already knows they will not be able to count on Hugo, who underwent surgery on his right knee, and Yuri Alberto, diagnosed with a muscle injury in the back of his left thigh. Kaio César, recovering from a problem in his right thigh, remains doubtful, as does Angileri, who is undergoing physical reconditioning.

Corinthians in the Paulista

The Corinthians team finished the first phase of the Paulistão in fifth place with 14 points, having four wins, two draws, and two losses, scoring ten goals and conceding six. Portuguesa qualified in fourth place with 15 points, with five wins and three losses, scoring 11 goals and conceding seven.

Upcoming matches

Portuguesa vs. Corinthians (quarterfinals of the Campeonato Paulista) Date and time: 02/22 (Sunday), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Canindé, in São Paulo (SP)

Cruzeiro vs. Corinthians (fourth round of the Campeonato Brasileiro) Date and time: 02/25 (Wednesday), at 8:00 PM (Brasília time) Location: Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte (MG)

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