Corinthians await Garro, Yuri ahead of key Copa do Brasil ties | OneFootball

The Brazilian Championship has come to an end, but the season for Corinthians is far from over. Still hoping to count on the GYM trio, Timão faces a decisive week with two matches against Cruzeiro, in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil.

After drawing 1-1 with Juventude this Sunday at Neo Química Arena, Corinthians will return on Monday morning to begin preparations for the first leg of the semifinal. After the training session, goalkeeper Hugo Souza and midfielder Maycon will hold a press conference.

Timão will train again on Tuesday and then head to Belo Horizonte. The Fiel Torcida is preparing a big celebration at the training center's gate before the bus departs. The goal is to show support and encourage the team before the first leg, which promises to be decisive for the final outcome.

The first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal is scheduled for this Wednesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Mineirão.

Coach Dorival Júnior rested his key players in the last two Brasileirão matches, against Juventude and Fortaleza, aiming to have the squad in good physical condition for the two decisive games.

After returning from Belo Horizonte, the Corinthians squad will reconvene on Thursday to start preparing for the second leg. The second and decisive match is scheduled for this Sunday, starting at 6 PM, at Neo Química Arena.

Will the GYM trio return?

As reported last Sunday, midfielder Rodrigo Garro and forward Yuri Alberto are still uncertain for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal.

Among the two, Yuri Alberto's case is more severe. The number 9 suffered an edema in the pubic symphysis and an overload of the adductor muscles. Meanwhile, midfielder Rodrigo Garro suffered a soleus muscle strain.

The Argentine is in a more advanced stage of recovery and has already worked on the pitch at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava. Thus, he has a better chance of playing in the first match. However, the technical staff is cautious with both players' recovery and does not guarantee either's presence at Mineirão.

As for Memphis Depay, he has recovered from a bone edema in his left knee and was brought on by Dorival Júnior in the second half of the draw against Juventude, gaining match fitness. However, his presence in the starting lineup is still undecided.

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