Corinthians complete day three of mid-season camp with attacking focus and counter-press | OneFootball

Corinthians completed the third day of their mid-season programme on Saturday at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, with two sessions under Fernando Diniz centred on attacking creation and pressure after losing possession.

According to Meu Timao, the morning began with strength work in the gym, then a pitch warm-up featuring passing and heading drills, possession exercises, and a resisted finishing routine using elastic bands.

Diniz followed with attack-versus-defence work, again stressing chance creation and immediate pressing after turnovers. He frequently halted play to coach specific in-game situations.

In the afternoon the squad returned to the gym for muscle strengthening, closing day three of preparation. Training resumes on Sunday morning at the same facility.

Since the squad reconvened on Thursday, André Carrillo and Memphis Depay have been absent. The Peruvian midfielder was granted a few extra days after the early-month FIFA window and is due back on Monday. The Dutch forward remains with the Netherlands at the World Cup, his return depending on their progress.

Corinthians face FC Cascavel in a friendly on 12 July at 16:00 at Estádio Olímpico Regional in Paraná. Their first competitive fixture is on 23 July at 19:30 against Remo at Neo Química Arena, the 19th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro and the end of the first half.

The second half of the year also brings last-16 ties, Internacional in the Copa do Brasil and Rosario Central in the Libertadores, with both two-legged ties slated for August.

Source: Meu Timao