Coach reveals dates for Yuri Alberto’s return, Lingard’s debut | OneFootball

This Sunday (15), after the 1-1 draw between Corinthians and Santos at Vila Belmiro, in the sixth round of the Brazilian Championship, coach Dorival Júnior held a press conference and talked about the absences and possible returns for the remainder of the season.

Initially, the Timão coach spoke about the return of striker Yuri Alberto, who, according to the coach, is expected to return this week. However, the coach stated that there is still no certainty if the player will be available for the away match against Chapecoense or if he will return only for the match against Flamengo at Neo Química Arena.

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“We want to count on him as soon as possible, we tried to speed up. It didn't happen, we believe that in the middle of the week we will have Yuri. If not, it will be on the weekend,” Dorival began.

Still on the number 9, Dorival emphasized that Corinthians shows differences in positioning and characteristics on the field when Yuri Alberto is not among the starters.

“We are intensely seeking this in training to find the partner, because he has a unique characteristic in the team: he is the only player who facilitates for his teammates with the movements he executes. We suffer a lot without a player with this characteristic.”

Asked about a possible debut date for the English midfielder Jesse Lingard, Dorival highlighted that, in addition to the bureaucratic and documentary issues that are still being resolved, the player will also need to undergo a period of physical preparation before being available.

“Another ten days of preparation before inclusion. He needs different care due to the time without games,” the coach pondered.

After the draw against Santos, Corinthians travels to Santa Catarina, where they will face Chapecoense next Thursday (19), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena Condá, in Chapecó, in a match valid for the seventh round of the Brasileirão.

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