Looking to bounce back in the Brasileirão U20, Corinthians visit Cuiabá | OneFootball

Corinthians face Cuiabá this Wednesday afternoon (13) at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) at CT Manoel Dresch, in the capital of Mato Grosso, in a match valid for the 11th round of the Brazilian Under-20 Championship qualifying stage. At the moment, Timãozinho sit in eighth place—the last spot within the qualification zone for the knockout stage—with 15 points, from four wins, three draws, and three losses, with 14 goals scored and 13 conceded.

Currently, the club from Parque São Jorge is coming off two straight defeats in the competition, which has pushed the team away from the battle for the top spots. Both losses came at Alfredo Schürig Stadium, Fazendinha, against Athletico-PR (4-1) and Fluminense (3-0). Despite this negative stretch, the Sons of Terrão are still unbeaten away from home in the competition. Overall, they have three wins (Grêmio – 3-1, Criciúma – 1-2, and São Paulo – 0-1) and two draws (Bahia – 2-2 and Botafogo – 1-1).

Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel/Agência Corinthians

Probable lineup and absences for Corinthians

The Corinthians coaching staff is expected to have the following absences for the match: center-back Yago Melo and midfielder Luiz Gustavo Bahia are doubtful. Meanwhile, attacking midfielder Guilherme Amorim is still recovering from a knee injury.

With that, William Batista intends to start the match with: Matheus Corrêa; Pellegrin, Lorenzo, Levy Dias and Joãozinho; Caraguá, Guilherme Pires and Vitinho Dourado (Bahia); Nícollas, Luiz Fernando and Gustavo Correa.

Speaking to Corinthians’ official website, the coach previewed the clash: “We are confident. We have the second-best away record, and that gives us credibility for this game against Cuiabá. It should be a very difficult match; it is always complicated to play here, but we have worked hard to improve and strengthen the qualities we lacked in the last few games, and we are ready to put in a great performance and deserve a positive result.”

Officials

The referee will be Luccas Cardoso Galdi, assisted by Rafael Virgilio Peiter and Eduardo Teodoro Rodrigues. Alberth Antônio Arruda Belino da Costa will serve as the fourth official.

Broadcast

Corinthians fans who want to follow the match should tune in to Cuiabá Esporte Clube TV, the official YouTube channel of the team from Brazil’s Central-West region. After the final whistle, Central do Timão will bring a report on what happened over the 90 minutes.

Next match

After facing Cuiabá away from home in the Brazilian championship for the category, Corinthians will remain focused on the national competition. That is because next Saturday (16), at 3 p.m., Timãozinho will face Vasco da Gama at Alfredo Schürig Stadium, Fazendinha, in the 12th round of the tournament’s first phase.

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