Dorival praises Corinthians debutant, keeps quiet on Alisson | OneFootball

The 3-0 defeat to Red Bull Bragantino on Thursday, in the second round of the Campeonato Paulista, marked the debut of Gabriel Paulista for Corinthians. Despite the result, the defender received praise from coach Dorival Júnior.

Dorival highlighted the good physical condition shown by the defender and said he will be important throughout this season. Meanwhile, other reinforcements signed by the club, Matheus Pereira and Pedro Milans, still have no forecast for debuting in Timão's jersey.

“No forecast at all. First, we need to understand each one's moment. They will undergo exams and tests so that we have them in condition. Gabriel was a different situation, he had already been playing. He had a good performance and the trend is growth. He will be an important player throughout the season,” said the coach in a press conference.

Alisson to Corinthians?

Dorival was also questioned about the possible arrival of Alisson. In negotiations with Corinthians, the midfielder was cut by São Paulo from the game against São Bernardo on Thursday, at Morumbi. The coach praised the player but remained evasive.

“He is a great player, but he is with our rival at the moment. We have to respect any situation. The boards talk to each other. Players who belong to Corinthians and are of interest to São Paulo or vice versa, the conversations happen within a normality and with great respect,” stated Dorival.

Alisson is an old acquaintance of Dorival Júnior. During his time at São Paulo, the coach was responsible for changing the position of the then winger and transforming him into a midfielder.

In the new role, the player thrived and played a fundamental role in winning the Copa do Brasil in 2023. He even came onto the radar of the Brazilian National Team when Dorival led the Amarelinha.

Situation in the standings

Corinthians experienced their first defeat in the Paulistão and dropped in the tournament standings. Timão is now in eighth place, with three points.

Next Corinthians match

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