Corinthians welcome back Yuri Alberto, mixed side vs Chapecoense | OneFootball

The Corinthians is set for the upcoming match against Chapecoense, valid for the seventh round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Dorival Júnior has made significant changes to the team but welcomes back top scorer Yuri Alberto, who has recovered from an injury.

Chapecoense and Corinthians face off this Thursday night at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena Condá, in Chapecó (SC).

Corinthians welcomes back Yuri

The main news for Corinthians is the return of Yuri Alberto. The forward has recovered from a muscle injury in his left thigh and returns to the starting lineup this Thursday. On the other hand, Timão will be without Memphis, who is being rested for load management.

Dorival chose to field a mixed team to face Chape. The central defense duo, for example, is formed by Tchoca and André Ramalho. Matheus Pereira, recovered from injury, is the big news in midfield. In attack, Vitinho takes Memphis's place.

Corinthians will take the field with: Hugo Souza; Pedro Milans, André Ramalho, João Pedro Tchoca, and Angileri; Allan, Matheus Pereira, André, and Rodrigo Garro; Vitinho and Yuri Alberto.

Chapecoense lineup

On the other side, coach Gilmar del Pozzo will have Camilo back in midfield. The player did not play against Grêmio due to contractual reasons. Left-back Marcos Vinícius, recovered from injury, starts on the bench.

Chapecoense's lineup includes: Léo Vieira; Bruno Leonardo, Eduardo Doma, Everton, and Walter Clar; Camilo, João Vitor, Rafael Carvalheira, and Giovanni Augusto; Marcinho and Bolasie.

How are the teams doing?

Corinthians is experiencing a five-game winless streak this season. In the Brasileirão, Timão is in ninth place, with eight points from six games. Meanwhile, Chapecoense has one game less than their opponent and is in 14th place, with six points.

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