Without Diniz, Corinthians train for Conmebol Libertadores opener | OneFootball

On Monday afternoon (6), Corinthians began preparations for their debut in the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores group stage. This Thursday (9), at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), Alvinegro will visit Platense, from Argentina, at Estádio Ciudad de Vicente López. On Sunday night (5), it is worth noting, Dorival Júnior was dismissed after the 1-0 loss to Internacional at Neo Química Arena, in the 10th round of the Brasileirão.

Under interim manager William Batista, from the Under-20 team, the players who featured for more than 45 minutes in the match against the team from Rio Grande do Sul carried out a recovery session indoors at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava. The rest of the squad, meanwhile, went out onto the pitch after a strength workout in the gym. Afterwards, there was a progression drill focused on three-against-two transitions.

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Finally, a small-sided game was held, along with additional crossing and finishing work. To replace Dorival Júnior, who spent 11 months in charge, Corinthians have reached an agreement with Fernando Diniz, who recently left Vasco da Gama, where he posted just under a 40% win rate and finished as runner-up in last year’s Copa do Brasil.

Corinthians are now on a nine-match winless run this season, with five draws and four defeats — five goals scored and 11 conceded. It is their worst winless streak since 2007, when Alvinegro ended up being relegated to the second division. At the time, they went 10 matches without a win. This Monday, members of the club’s organized supporter groups were outside the training center to demand more from some players.

Corinthians also currently have other absences — all in the medical department — including left-back Hugo Farias (recovering from knee surgery), as well as forwards Memphis Depay (muscle strain), Gui Negão (grade 2 injury in the right thigh) and Kaio César (new injury to the back of the right thigh).

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