Corinthians wary of suspensions, seek full squad for derby | OneFootball

The Corinthians is aiming for a comeback in the Brazilian Championship after three rounds without a win. This Saturday, the Alvinegro faces off against Mirassol, starting at 9pm (Brasília time), at the Neo Química Arena, for the 27th round of the national competition.

Some players from the Alvinegro squad will need to be cautious when stepping onto the field. Corinthians has a list of seven players on warning who, in case of a third yellow card, will need to serve a suspension in the classic against Santos, valid for the 28th round of Serie A.

The list of players on warning from Timão includes goalkeeper Hugo Souza, defender Gustavo Henrique, full-back Matheus Bidu, midfielders Raniele, José Martínez, and Charles, and forward Talles Magno.

Of these, five are expected to start in the match against Mirassol: Hugo Souza, Gustavo Henrique, Matheus Bidu, Raniele, and Martínez. Charles, who could at least be on the bench, is not at risk, as he is expected to miss the Alvinegro match due to pain in his right knee.

Talles Magno, like Charles, is also a substitute for Corinthians. The forward, however, has been gaining minutes in the second half and may be used by Dorival again in this way. The Alvinegro's starting attack is expected to be formed by Yuri Alberto and Gui Negão.

Yuri Alberto, in fact, is a reinforcement for Timão against Mirassol. The center forward served a suspension against Inter precisely due to the accumulation of yellow cards, but is free to play this weekend and, subsequently, against Santos.

Corinthians, therefore, hopes not to have any new 'headache' for the Alvinegro classic. Dorival has already had to deal with various absences since he started his work at the club - he, for example, has not had the GYM trio (Garro, Memphis and Yuri) in any Serie A match.

The absences for Corinthians for the classic against Santos are expected to be, in principle, midfielders Rodrigo Garro (right calf injury) and André Carrillo (left ankle surgery).

Hugo Souza is already a certain absence

One of the players on warning, goalkeeper Hugo Souza has already anticipated and confirmed his absence in the classic against Santos. The player was called up by coach Carlo Ancelotti and will defend the Brazilian team on the eve of the match, in a friendly against Japan, in Tokyo.

The friendly between Brazil and Japan is scheduled for 7:30 am (Brasília time) on the 14th, one day before the Alvinegro classic. And, as stated by Ancelotti in a press conference, Hugo Souza is expected to start the match.

The Italian coach intends to give the Alvinegro goalkeeper a chance against Japan. Before that, the Canarinho has another commitment, against South Korea, on the 10th, when Ederson is expected to play. Therefore, due to the long return trip to Brazil and the time difference, Hugo will not be able to defend Corinthians against Santos.

"Unfortunately, I won't be able to help our team on the return because of the time difference, the trip is very long. I'm sure that, regardless of who plays, whether it's Longo, Kauê or Donelli, they are very prepared. I joke that I'm the worst of the four, if I give them a chance, they'll overtake me," said the goalkeeper in the mixed zone after the draw against Inter.

Another player who is also expected to be absent for the classic against Santos due to the lack of time to return is Romero. The forward was called up to defend the Paraguay national team in friendlies against Japan, on the 10th, and South Korea, on the 14th.

Corinthians' Situation in the Brasileirão

The Corinthians saw the distance to the relegation zone decrease after Vitória's triumph over Ceará last Thursday. Timão hasn't won in three rounds in the Brasileirão and occupies the 13th position in the table, with 30 points – five more than Vitória, which opens the Z4.

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