Corinthians resume training ahead of Copa do Brasil semi-final return | OneFootball

The Corinthians squad returned to training on Thursday afternoon and began preparations for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal against Cruzeiro.

The Alvinegro delegation stayed in Belo Horizonte after the first match of the tie and returned to São Paulo at the start of Thursday afternoon. The players went straight to the Dr. Joaquim Grava Training Center.

The players who played more than 45 minutes at Mineirão stayed indoors for a recovery session. The others went out to the pitch and worked on pressing in a reduced space. There was also a training session focused on face-to-face duels.

Dorival's Doubt

Coach Dorival Júnior has a doubt for the second leg of the semifinal: Raniele. The midfielder missed the team in BH due to swelling in his left ankle. He will undergo intensive treatment in the coming days in an attempt to reinforce Timão.

Forward Yuri Alberto, who left the field with fatigue last Wednesday, will also be evaluated. Meanwhile, midfielder Rodrigo Garro is hoping to get more minutes on the pitch.

Corinthians' Next Match

Situation of the Tie

With a 1-0 win in the first leg, Corinthians only need a draw in the second match at Neo Química Arena to advance to the Copa do Brasil final. An Alvinegro defeat by one goal takes the tie to penalties. A loss by two or more goals puts Cruzeiro through.

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