Corinthians hope for injured stars’ return before São Paulo derby | OneFootball

Corinthians hopes to once again count on players recovering from injuries for the derby against São Paulo, on November 20 at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, for the 34th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Currently, Timão has three players in the medical department: Hugo Souza (trauma to the left thigh), André Luiz (rupture of the right ankle ligament), and Vitinho (injury to the medial meniscus of the right knee).

“I believe all of them will be in better condition after the FIFA break. Vitinho is starting to work with the ball, he has shown great progress. I hope he will be in full condition maybe for the next match or the one after, but he is well ahead in his recovery process,” revealed coach Dorival Júnior.

The outlook is also quite positive for André Luiz, a youngster developed in Corinthians’ youth academy who is highly regarded by the black-and-white coach. Goalkeeper Hugo Souza, a consensus favorite at Timão, is also expected back.

“André is in a different situation, he will probably be available for the following game. I also believe we will have Hugo back very soon,” added Dorival Júnior.

The Timão squad will have 11 days until the Majestoso due to the pause in the Campeonato Brasileiro for the November FIFA break, during which the Brazilian National Team will play friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia. Precisely because of the long break without games, expectations are high regarding the return of the injured trio to the Corinthians squad.

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