Corinthians end week of prep with strength work and small-sided games | OneFootball

Corinthians continued its training schedule this Friday during the mid-season break and reached its ninth consecutive day of activities at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava. The preparation period is aimed at getting the team into ideal condition for the remainder of the 2026 season.

With the calendar set to resume soon, the squad is working with an eye on the challenges of the second half of the year, when it will compete in the Brazilian Championship, the Copa do Brasil, and the Copa Libertadores.

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The day’s schedule was split into two sessions. In the morning, the players began in the gym, where they performed exercises focused on muscle strengthening and physical conditioning.

Later, the group moved to the pitch. After warming up, the coaching staff led a transition drill in tight spaces, with three-on-three matchups, prioritizing finishing and decision-making in both attacking and defensive situations.

Next, Fernando Diniz oversaw a drill with the squad divided into four teams of six players. The matchups took place on a reduced-size field, with a focus on the intensity of the plays and individual duels.

In the afternoon, the players returned to the gym to complete another stage of the physical plan prepared by the coaching staff.

Corinthians will continue its preparation this Saturday, when it will complete ten straight days of training during the mid-season break.

The team’s return to the pitch is scheduled for next July 12. On that occasion, Timão will face Cascavel in a friendly at Estádio Olímpico Regional, in Paraná, with kickoff set for 4 p.m.

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