Corinthians hold tactical session, Memphis likely to miss Flamengo clash | OneFootball

The Corinthians held their penultimate training session on Friday morning at the CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, ahead of their match against Flamengo for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship. Once again, striker Memphis Depay did not appear on the pitch and is expected to be absent from the team.

The Dutchman is recovering from an edema in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. He is not yet ruled out, but with only a few days left before the game, it is unlikely that he will be included. Dorival Júnior's technical staff is handling the situation with caution to avoid exacerbating the pain.

How was the training?

The squad started the day with a tactical instruction video in the Flexform Lecture Room. Afterwards, Dorival conducted a collective tactical exercise. The players also honed set-piece plays and simulated game situations.

Timão will finalize their preparations to face Rubro-Negro this Saturday, in the afternoon.

Demands at the CT

Corinthians' training was also marked by demands. Supporters from the organized groups Gaviões da Fiel, Camisa 12 and Pavilhão 9 went to the black and white CT to talk to the group of players.

(Photo: Communication Department/Gaviões da Fiel)

The uniformed fans were outraged by the team's performance in the 1-0 defeat to bottom club Sport, last Sunday, at Ilha do Retiro.

Returns and absences

Corinthians have a guaranteed reinforcement for Sunday: striker Gui Negão, who served a suspension in Recife. Dorival is also hopeful of having more new faces.

Midfielder Charles, who is in physical transition, may also be back in the squad. Young midfielder Luiz Gustavo Bahia, who is treating an edema in his left ankle, is another who may be available.

In contrast, André Carrillo, who underwent surgery on his left ankle, and Rodrigo Garro, with a grade 2 injury in his right calf, continue to be treated by the medical department and will be absent from Timão.

Corinthians' next match

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