Corinthians to rest players v Chapecoense, focus on Flamengo clash | OneFootball

Memphis Depay and André Carrillo are the main names monitored to be preserved

Corinthians visits Chapecoense this Thursday (19), but the team from São Paulo is really keeping an eye on Flamengo. So much so that Dorival Júnior plans to rest some starters, showing that the concern for the weekend's classic outweighs the match at Arena Condá, for the seventh round of the Brasileirão.

According to the site ‘Meu Timão’, Corinthians prioritizes preserving Memphis Depay and André Carrillo, who are the main names being monitored. Additionally, André Ramalho might be fielded to replace Gabriel Paulista or Gustavo Henrique. As a precaution, Matheuzinho, Matheus Bidu, and Raniele, all of whom are at risk of suspension, should be rested to avoid suspensions against Flamengo.

Meanwhile, against Chapecoense, Yuri Alberto, who has recovered from a left thigh injury suffered in February, is expected to return to the team. This potential return aims to regain his rhythm and prepare the player for the upcoming clash against Flamengo on Sunday (22), for the eighth round of the Brasileirão.

WHY THE DESPERATION, CORINTHIANS?

Corinthians won the Supercopa do Brasil title at the beginning of the year by defeating Flamengo 2-0. Now, the team from São Paulo seeks full strength to attempt two consecutive victories over Mengão, a feat they haven't achieved in over ten years. The last time they beat the red-black team in two consecutive matches was in the Brasileirão, in October 2015 and July 2016.

WHAT'S FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

While Corinthians faces Chapecoense in the seventh round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo is preparing to face Remo. At Maracanã, Mengão will host the team from Pará on Thursday (19), at 8 PM (Brasília time), with full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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