Corinthians seek Yuri Alberto replacement, Pedro Raul to get chances | OneFootball

Without Yuri Alberto, Corinthians is looking for a replacement within the squad to lead the team’s attack. Coach Dorival Júnior is keeping the competition open and hopes that someone will step up during the starter’s absence.

Last Thursday, against Athletico-PR, Dorival decided to give Vitinho a chance. The coach also pushed Memphis Depay forward so that the Dutchman would play in a more central role. However, despite the 1-0 victory at Arena da Baixada, the duo did not work out.

Dorival has two more options in the squad: the young Gui Negão and Pedro Raul, who is viewed with some skepticism by the fans. He acknowledges that he has given Pedro few opportunities and is preparing to give the striker more chances.

“The player I’ve given the least opportunity to so far is Pedro Raul. I recognize that. I hope he intensifies his efforts on his end, and we can give the athlete more chances. Pedro can still help us, as long as it comes naturally from him. He’s a hardworking kid, and I hope he can find better form. Gui and Vitinho have had more opportunities; now it’s just a matter of time before one of them claims the position. We’re waiting,” said the coach in a press conference.

Yuri Alberto suffered a grade 2 injury to the biceps femoris in his left thigh and is expected to be sidelined for up to three weeks. The number 9 is Timão’s top scorer this season, with three goals so far.

As reported by Gazeta Esportiva, the club’s board has already identified the lack of a center forward and is on the market looking for a new player for the position.

It’s also worth noting that Dorival will soon have another option: Kaio César. The player is in the final stages of recovery from a muscle injury in his right thigh.

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Standings

With the win in Curitiba, Corinthians overtook Athletico-PR and entered the G5 of the Brasileirão. Timão is now in fifth place on the table, with six points, just one behind the leaders.

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