Corinthians training: Dorival tests line-up for Majestoso amid doubts | OneFootball

The Corinthians squad held on Tuesday morning, at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, their penultimate training session before the derby against São Paulo, for the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship. With uncertainties, Dorival Júnior made tactical adjustments and rehearsed the team that should start the match.

The coach still does not know if he will be able to count on goalkeeper Hugo Souza and midfielder Maycon. The goalkeeper missed the last two matches due to a trauma to his left thigh. Meanwhile, the midfielder has been complaining of pain in his right knee. The club did not inform whether the pair trained on the field this morning.

Forward Memphis Depay is also not guaranteed among the starters. The player is returning from Europe to join the Netherlands national team during this FIFA date and did not participate in Tuesday’s training. He is expected this Wednesday, on the eve of the derby, and will be evaluated by the coaching staff.

On the other hand, Dorival can count on five definite reinforcements for the Majestoso. Young midfielder André Luiz and forward Vitinho have recovered from injury and are available. In addition, midfielders André Carrillo, José Martínez, and Charles, who served suspensions in the last match, are back.

However, midfielder Rodrigo Garro, suspended, and defensive midfielder Raniele, who is in the medical department, are absences.

Possible Corinthians lineup

Thus, a possible Corinthians lineup to face São Paulo is: Hugo Souza (Felipe Longo); Matheuzinho, João Pedro Tchoca (André Ramalho), Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Maycon (Charles or Angileri), José Martínez, André Carrillo and Breno Bidon; Gui Negão (Memphis Depay) and Yuri Alberto.

How was the training?

The Corinthians squad started the day with a warm-up in the gym. Next, Dorival Júnior conducted two tactical activities and took the opportunity to run tests with the team. There was also a session focused on set pieces.

The group will complete their preparations for the clash on Wednesday morning.

Corinthians’ next match

Halted rise

Corinthians had their rise halted in recent matches. Dorival Júnior’s team was coming off three consecutive wins, but then lost in succession to Red Bull Bragantino and Ceará, becoming stuck in the middle of the Brazilian Championship table.

Timão occupies 13th place in the tournament, with 42 points, and still dreams of a spot in the 2026 Libertadores. The gap to the G7, however, is nine points.

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