Corinthians tweak tactics before Paulista opener v Ponte Preta

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·8 Januari 2026

Corinthians tweak tactics before Paulista opener v Ponte Preta

By Mirella Ramos / Central do Timão Editorial Team

Corinthians continued their preparations for the opening of the Campeonato Paulista with another session at the Dr. Joaquim Grava Training Center. According to information released by the club, the Alvinegro squad took to the field on the morning of Thursday (08) to carry out strategic drills focused on the match against Ponte Preta, valid for the first round of the state competition.

The activities began with activation exercises in the gym, followed by a warm-up on the pitch. Next, coach Dorival Júnior led tactical training sessions aimed at different moments of the game, with an emphasis on both offensive organization and the team’s defensive behavior, including transition situations.

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According to the official statement, the coach used the exercises to observe variations in formation and to conduct tests among the players. At the end of the session, the group completed a physical workout on the field, wrapping up the day’s schedule at the training center.

Timão’s preparations will continue on the morning of Friday (09), again at the Dr. Joaquim Grava Training Center. The debut in the Campeonato Paulista is scheduled for Sunday (11), at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), when Corinthians host Ponte Preta at the Neo Química Arena.

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