Matheus Corrêa ‘to make’ Corinthians squad for Coritiba clash | OneFootball

Matheus Corrêa will receive his first opportunity under Dorival Júnior with the senior side, included in Corinthians’ squad to face Coritiba on Wednesday.

TMC reports that the 20-year-old goalkeeper will be among the named players for the Brasileirão fixture. With Felipe Longo still out with an elbow injury, the Under-20 starter becomes the third-choice keeper. In recent games, 16-year-old Gustavo Milani had filled the bench behind Hugo Souza and Kauê.

Corrêa previously appeared on a preliminary list to face Portuguesa in the 2025 Paulistão but did not even take part in the warm-up at Pacaembu. This time, he is expected to be involved pre-match against the Paraná side.

At the club since 2015 after joining at nine, he has been capped by Brazil at Under-17 level for the South American Championship and the World Cup. He is under contract until December 2028.

Now the leading name in goal for the Under-20s under William Batista, he has played 32 games since 2024, conceding 50 times. This season he has impressed early in the Brasileirão Sub-20, where Corinthians have seven points from three rounds.

Corinthians face Coritiba at 21:30 at Neo Química Arena in the fifth round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Dorival’s side sit third with seven points.

Source: Meu Timao