Corinthians' defence falters, alarm before crucial clash | OneFootball

The Corinthians struggled defensively in the last four matches of the Brazilian Championship. Dorival Júnior's team had found consistency in this area but started showing flaws again, resulting in poor numbers.

After the defeat to Santos on October 15, Timão managed to achieve three consecutive games without conceding goals. However, since then, the defensive solidity has melted away.

In the last four rounds, they conceded seven goals. During this period, the team lost to Red Bull Bragantino, Ceará, and Cruzeiro and won against São Paulo. The average was 1.75 goals conceded per match.

Alert On

The poor defensive performance has triggered a warning signal for Dorival Júnior. The coach is looking to regain the sector's good performance before the match against Cruzeiro in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil.

Corinthians still has three more matches in the Brasileirão that can serve as tests for the duel. The team will face Botafogo, Fortaleza, and Juventude in sequence. The clash with Raposa is scheduled for December 10 and 14.

Dorival's Numbers

Next Corinthians Game

Standings Situation

Corinthians is coming off a tough defeat to Cruzeiro and no longer has a chance to enter the G7 of the Brasileirão. However, the team is trying to stay among the top eight to keep the dream of competing in the Libertadores in 2026 alive. Timão is in tenth place on the table, with 45 points.

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