Corinthians prep for derby with new faces, missing call-ups | OneFootball

The Corinthians squad returned on Wednesday afternoon at the Dr. Joaquim Grava Training Center and began preparations for the classic against São Paulo, for the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Dorival Júnior hopes to have new additions for the Majestic.

As reported by Gazeta Esportiva, midfielder André Luiz and forward Vitinho are in the final phase of physical transition. The duo is already doing partial work with the group and may return soon.

Goalkeeper Hugo Souza is another who might be available. The player, a key starter for the team, missed the last two matches due to a thigh injury. Midfielders Charles, José Martínez, and André Carrillo, who served suspensions in the last round, are guaranteed returns.

Short-handed Return

The return to training for Corinthians did not include Memphis Depay and Félix Torres. The players were called up by their respective national teams and will not be working with the squad during this FIFA date. However, the tendency is that both will be available against São Paulo.

Meanwhile, midfielder Rodrigo Garro, suspended, and midfielder Raniele, injured, are absences for Dorival in the classic.

How was the training?

The squad started the day with a series of exams already aiming at the next season. Then, the players did strength training in the gym and went to the field.

On the field, Dorival and his technical team conducted a training session focused on ball possession with transition and promoted an attack versus defense activity.

Corinthians resumes preparation for the Majestic this Thursday morning. The group will have six more training sessions until the clash against the tricolor rival.

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Halted Rise

Corinthians had its rise halted in recent matches. Dorival Júnior's team came from three consecutive victories but lost in succession to Red Bull Bragantino and Ceará, remaining stagnant in the middle of the Brazilian Championship table.

The Timão occupies the 13th position in the tournament, with 42 points. The distance to the G7 is nine points, the same difference the team has to the Z4.

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