Hugo Souza’s return at Corinthians exceeds expectations, surprises Dorival | OneFootball

Recovered from a shoulder dislocation, goalkeeper Hugo Souza returned as the starter for Corinthians in the victory over Grêmio this Sunday at the Neo Química Arena, for the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship. The player’s quick recovery exceeded expectations and even surprised coach Dorival Júnior.

In a press conference after the match, Dorival said he doubted Hugo would be able to play. The goalkeeper missed the match against Vitória in Salvador, but told the coaching staff he was feeling well this week and wanted to be included in the squad.

“I don’t think there’s any player who plays without some kind of pain. Hugo showed he wanted to be present, regardless of the difficulties, and that’s a positive point. I doubted he would be on the field, but he recovered quickly. We couldn’t go against the player’s wishes; if he gave us the green light, it’s because he was fit to play,” said the coach.

The goalkeeper even left the field limping, with pain in his thigh. However, after the match, he reassured the fans and revealed he had only suffered a knock.

Call-up on the horizon

Hugo Souza’s return is good news for the Brazilian National Team. That’s because, this Monday, coach Carlo Ancelotti will announce the call-up for the friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia, scheduled for November 15 and 18.

The Corinthians goalkeeper has been a regular presence in the National Team and was even Brazil’s starter in the friendly against Japan, in the last FIFA window.

League standings

With the victory over Grêmio, Corinthians finds itself closer to the G6. Timão is currently ninth in the standings, with 42 points, six behind Botafogo, who are in sixth place.

Corinthians’ next match

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