Corinthians hit by fresh absences, but boosted ahead of Inter | OneFootball

Corinthians will need to work around a series of absences as they look for a win against Internacional in the 10th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match is decisive for coach Dorival Júnior’s future, as he is under pressure because of the winless streak.

However, the coach has lost two more players for the important clash at Neo Química Arena this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time). Full-back Matheus Bidu received his third yellow card, while defensive midfielder Allan was sent off against Fluminense. Both are suspended and will not be available to face Inter.

On top of that, there are the already known absences of forwards Kaio César (perifibrillar inflammation in the back of the right thigh), Hugo (knee surgery), Memphis (strain in the front of the right thigh), and Gui Negão (strain in the back of the right thigh), as well as full-back Hugo (right knee surgery).

On the other hand, Dorival Júnior has been relieved by the return of three important squad members. Goalkeeper Hugo Souza, who had been with the Brazilian national team, and midfielder André Carrillo, who was called up by Peru, are back and should be available as usual.

In addition, Timão will also be able to count on the return of Raniele, who served a suspension against Fluminense.

Changes to the lineup

Given the absences and the returns, it is certain that Corinthians’ lineup will have at least two changes against Internacional. In goal, Hugo Souza is expected to regain his starting spot. At left-back, the tendency is for immediate backup Fabrizio Angileri to take Matheus Bidu’s place.

With Allan out in midfield, Dorival could also bring Raniele back into Corinthians’ starting lineup. Carrillo could also get a chance in place of Charles.

Against Fluminense, the coaching staff chose to pack the midfield, leaving Yuri Alberto as the lone reference in attack. Against Inter, in turn, the coach may switch back to a two-forward setup, which would open up a spot alongside the No. 9.

If Dorival does opt for a two-forward formation, Lingard has a chance to make his first start for Corinthians. The Englishman made his debut in the 3-1 loss to Fluminense and made a good impression with his movement on the pitch, despite missing a big chance.

Pedro Raul, Vitinho, Kayke, and Dieguinho are other attacking options for Dorival Júnior. To try to end the troubling winless run and ease the pressure on his work, the coach will need to find solutions to make the team more offensive, especially since it is a home game.

Corinthians need to give a response to the Fiel Torcida. The black-and-white side has not won in eight matches, with three losses and five draws, and is coming off a tough defeat to Fluminense. In the Brasileirão, Timão has dropped to 14th place, with only 10 points.

Corinthians’ upcoming matches

Corinthians vs Internacional (10th round of the Brasileirão) Date and time: 04/05 (Sunday), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo (SP)

Platense-ARG vs Corinthians (first round of the Copa Libertadores) Date and time: 04/09 (Thursday), at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Estadio Ciudad de Vicente Lopez, in Buenos Aires (Argentina)

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