Corinthians announce squad to face Sport, check out the likely line-up | OneFootball

Corinthians finished, this Saturday, at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, their preparations for the match against Sport, for the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. Timão also released the list of players called up for the match and confirmed the return of midfielder Raniele.

Without playing since the end of August due to an injury to the posterior muscle of his left thigh, Raniele has completed his physical transition and will be available to coach Dorival Júnior for Sunday’s match.

In addition to him, Corinthians will also count on the return of two other midfielders. José Martínez, recovered from injury, and Breno Bidon, who served a suspension in the win over Fluminense, were also included in the squad.

Absences

On the other hand, Corinthians confirmed important absences for the match against Sport. Midfielder Charles, in physical transition, and Memphis Depay, with swelling in the posterior muscle of his right thigh, were left out of the squad list.

Midfielders André Carrillo, undergoing treatment for a ligament injury in his left ankle, and Rodrigo Garro, with a muscle injury in his right calf, as well as young forward Gui Negão, suspended, were already certain absences for the game.

Thus, the probable Corinthians lineup to face Sport is: Hugo Souza; André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique and Angileri; Matheuzinho, Maycon, José Martínez, Breno Bidon and Matheus Bidu; Vitinho and Yuri Alberto.

How training went

On Saturday morning, the players started the day by watching videos about the opponent prepared by Dorival Júnior and his staff. They also did exercises in the gym and warmed up on the pitch.

Afterwards, the coach led a small-sided game and, finally, a tactical session and set-piece drills, both offensive and defensive.

See the full list of called-up players

Corinthians’ next match

Standings

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