Gui Negão shines for Corinthians, inspired by Yuri Alberto | OneFootball

The forward Gui Negão lived a hero's night this Wednesday. The young player, revealed in the youth categories of Corinthians, scored a goal and provided an assist in the victory over Athletico-PR, this Wednesday, helping to secure Timão's qualification to the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil.

Decisive, the youngster celebrated the good moment with the black and white jersey. He, who left the field in the arms of the Fiel, being cheered by the fans, thanked the Corinthians supporters for the recognition and coach Dorival Júnior for the trust.

“It is very gratifying, I am very happy for this recognition. I just want to thank the fans. The qualification wasn't just mine, it was the whole group's, a team effort,” said Gui.

“About two months ago, I was wondering if I would be called up for a game. I think it was worth it. God prepared the best moment, Dorival trusted and gave me all the credit,” he added.

(Photo: Diego Soares/Ag. Paulistão)

Inspiration in Yuri Alberto

Gui Negão was replaced by Yuri Alberto, back on the field after recovering from inguinal hernia surgery. The youngster revealed his inspiration in the number 9 and believes Dorival will have a “good headache” to line up both.

“I praise him [Yuri Alberto] in all interviews. I am very inspired by him, whether off the field or on the field. I see a lot of things he does in training, it's very important to have someone like him by my side,” he stated.

“If the coach wants me even as a full-back, no problem. It will be a good headache. I prefer to play as a nine, but it might happen that I move to the wing. Dorival will choose,” he concluded.

Gui Negão's Numbers

In just ten matches for Corinthians' professional team, Gui Negão already has four goals and one assist with the black and white jersey. He participated in all three goals scored by the team in the match against Athletico-PR.

In Timão's last five matches, the youngster scored four goals.

And now?

Qualified, Corinthians now awaits the winner of the clash between Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG to know their opponent in the Copa do Brasil semifinals. Raposa had the upper hand in the first game, winning 2-0 away, and will decide the duel in front of their fans.

The Minas Gerais derby is scheduled for this Wednesday, at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at Mineirão. The semifinals do not yet have a date set by the CBF, but are expected only in December.

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