Corinthians to face Fluminense without called-up players | OneFootball

Corinthians already have their next match scheduled for April 1, but the coaching staff knows they will not have a full-strength squad against Fluminense at the Maracanã. That is because Hugo Souza and André Carrillo, called up by their national teams, will miss the match due to the FIFA international window.

On the eve of the Brasileirão clash, the Brazilian National Team will take the field against Croatia in the United States. Meanwhile, the Peruvian national team will face Honduras in a friendly played in Spain on the same day.

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Internally, the São Paulo club even considered the possibility of arranging charter flights to bring the players back in time for the game. However, the idea was scrapped due to the high cost and also concerns over the players’ physical wear and tear.

In goalkeeper Hugo Souza’s case, the expectation is that he will only be an option on the bench for Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad. Even so, the long trip — around nine hours between Orlando and Rio de Janeiro — was considered harmful to his physical condition.

Midfielder André Carrillo, meanwhile, has a greater chance of starting for the Peruvian national team. In addition to the distance, his recent history of physical fatigue also counts against him, having already led to him being rested from training sessions and substituted before the end of matches.

As a result, Corinthians are expected to have at least five absences against Fluminense: Memphis Depay and Hugo, both injured, Raniele suspended, in addition to Hugo Souza and Carrillo, who will be away on international duty.

Going through a delicate moment in the season, the team has just ten points in the Brazilian Championship, has not won in seven matches, and is facing growing pressure. Head coach Dorival Júnior is looking for solutions within the squad to try to reverse the poor run of form.

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