Corinthians step up prep for Copa do Brasil semi-final return amid doubts | OneFootball

Corinthians advanced in their preparations for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal against Cruzeiro, holding their penultimate training session with an eye on the decisive match, which takes place this Sunday. With some uncertainties, coach Dorival Júnior led a tactical training session at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava.

The players who played more than 45 minutes in the match at Mineirão last Wednesday only did warm-ups on the field and recovery work inside the training center. Meanwhile, the other players took part in a positional tactical drill.

Finally, the coach also organized a small-sided game on a reduced field.

Dorival faces uncertainty for the decisive match

Coach Dorival Júnior has a doubt for the second leg of the semifinal: Raniele. The midfielder missed the team’s match in Belo Horizonte due to swelling in his left ankle. He is undergoing intensive treatment in an attempt to reinforce Timão.

Meanwhile, forward Yuri Alberto, who left the field on a stretcher in the second half against Cruzeiro, is awaiting evaluation from the Medical Department.

Corinthians’ next match

Match situation

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. A one-goal defeat for the home side will take the match to penalties. A loss by two or more goals will see Cruzeiro advance.

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