Memphis returns to Brazil, Corinthians ready for Inter | OneFootball

Focused on the 10th round of the Brazilian Championship, Corinthians held its final training session before the clash against Internacional on Saturday morning at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava. Timão is looking for a win at Neo Química Arena this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) to end a run of eight matches without a victory.

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How was the training session?

In search of the three points, Dorival Jr.’s squad began the day by studying Internacional through videos selected by the coaching staff in the team meeting room. Next, the players went through a physical activation session in the gym.

On the field, coach Dorival Jr. held a small-sided game after the warm-up. Finally, the manager oversaw tactical preparation and a session focused on set pieces, fine-tuning the final details for the match.

Absences and returns

For the match, Corinthians will be without full-back Matheus Bidu and defensive midfielder Allan, both suspended. Coach Dorival Júnior also will not be able to count on the injured Kaio César (perifibrillar inflammation in the hamstring of his right thigh), Hugo (knee surgery), Memphis (strain in the front muscle of his right thigh), and Gui Negão (strain in the hamstring of his right thigh).

On the other hand, Timão will have Raniele back after suspension, as well as the return of call-ups Hugo Souza and Carrillo.

Memphis in Brazil

Memphis Depay has returned to Brazil to continue recovering from a muscle injury in his right thigh. The forward had been in the Netherlands during the FIFA international break, when he began medical treatment. There is still no timetable for his return.

League standings situation

Corinthians has not won in more than a month, with five draws and three defeats in its last eight matches. The São Paulo black-and-whites have dropped down the Brazilian Championship table and sit in 14th place with 10 points — three more than Cruzeiro, which opens the relegation zone.

Corinthians’ upcoming matches

Corinthians x Internacional (10th round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and time: 05/04 (Sunday), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo (SP)

Platense-ARG x Corinthians (first round of the Libertadores) Date and time: 09/04 (Thursday), at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Estádio Ciudad de Vicente Lopez, in Buenos Aires (Argentina)

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