Corinthians train without Memphis ahead of Flamengo clash | OneFootball

The Corinthians squad returned to training on Tuesday morning, after their defeat to Sport at Ilha do Retiro, and began preparations for the match against Flamengo, for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship. Forward Memphis Depay, who has a swelling in his right thigh, still did not participate in the field activities.

How was the training session?

The afternoon began with strength training at the Dr. Joaquim Grava Training Center gym. Afterwards, already on the pitch, the group carried out an exercise focused on ball possession with post-loss pressure.

After the activities, the players who played more than 45 minutes in Recife returned indoors for recovery work. The others remained on the field for a small-sided training session, led by coach Dorival Júnior.

The squad will resume preparations on Wednesday morning.

Possible returns

Corinthians have a guaranteed reinforcement to face Flamengo: forward Gui Negão, who served a suspension in the last round. Dorival is still hoping for up to three more returns.

The expectation is that Dutch forward Memphis Depay, although he has not yet returned to the field, will be available. Everything will depend on the player's progress throughout this week.

Midfielder Charles, who is in physical transition, may also be included in the squad, as well as young midfielder Luiz Gustavo Bahia, who was recovering from swelling in his left ankle.

On the other hand, André Carrillo, who underwent surgery on his left ankle, and Rodrigo Garro, with a grade 2 injury to his right calf, remain under the care of the medical department and will miss out for Timão.

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