Hugo Souza misses out as Corinthians step up preparations to face Vitória | OneFootball

On the morning of this Thursday, the Corinthians squad held their penultimate training session and advanced in their preparations for the important match against Vitória, valid for the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. Goalkeeper Hugo Souza continued his treatment with the medical department and did not go out onto the field again.

The goalkeeper, therefore, is expected to miss Corinthians’ match against Vitória. The ball will roll this Saturday afternoon at 4pm (Brasília time), at Barradão, in Salvador (BA).

How was the training?

The Timão players started the day by watching a video with tactical instructions. After a workout in the gym and a warm-up on the pitch, the black-and-white squad was divided into two groups for technical-tactical sector-based drills focusing on defensive balance and offensive build-up.

Next, coach Dorival Júnior also implemented a tactical exercise of ten against ten with strategies for the game against Vitória. Finally, in the last part of the training session, the athletes also practiced finishing and free kicks.

Absences, doubts, and returns

Goalkeeper Hugo Souza is expected to be unavailable for Dorival. The player suffered an acromioclavicular dislocation in his left shoulder and remained inside the training center for treatment, not going out onto the field this Thursday. Felipe Longo is likely to be his replacement, with Kauê and Matheus Donelli also in contention.

The coach also has two significant absences. Matheuzinho and Maycon received their third yellow card and are suspended. On the right back, options are scarce, and Dorival will have to rack his brain to choose a substitute. The midfield, on the other hand, has more alternatives for the defensive midfielder spot.

Other confirmed absences are the injured Vitinho (arthroscopy on the right knee) and André (ligament injury in the left ankle).

On the other hand, Dorival is expected to have three important reinforcements. Midfielder André Carrillo (recovered from an ankle injury) and defender André Ramalho (recovered from a muscle problem in his thigh) should return to the squad. Defender Gustavo Henrique, who served a suspension in the last round, is a certain return.

Corinthians’ position in the standings

Corinthians are in 11th place in the standings, with 36 points—five more than Vitória, the first team in the relegation zone. Timão got some relief with the win over Atlético-MG in the last round and now has the chance to widen the gap from the relegation zone in this direct clash on Saturday.

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