Forward could play for Corinthians again after more than a month out | OneFootball

Forward Gui Negão has returned as an option for coach Fernando Diniz after a period out. At 19 years old, the player is part of the Corinthians squad that traveled to São José do Rio Preto, where the delegation is staying ahead of the match against Mirassol, scheduled for this Sunday at 8:30 p.m. in the Brazilian Championship.

The youngster had not played since late March, when he suffered a grade 2 injury to the back of his right thigh during a training session with Brazil’s Under-20 national team. Because of the physical issue, he was ultimately withdrawn from the squad and replaced by Yuri Leles. At the time, the club said it was a muscle strain in the same area. For the match, the tendency is for Gui Negão to start among the substitutes. According to reports, the starting attacking lineup should feature Yuri Alberto and Jesse Lingard.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Ag. Corinthians

While the young forward’s return is a positive, Corinthians have also suffered another absence. Vitinho reported pain in his right hip and was not included in the squad for the match. In addition, Kayke and Memphis Depay remain out, as do defenders Hugo and João Pedro and defensive midfielder Charles, all of whom are recovering.

The suspended players will also be unavailable: right-back Matheuzinho, center-back Gustavo Henrique, and midfielders André and André Carrillo.

Timão come into the match in a positive spell under Fernando Diniz, having gone seven games unbeaten this season. In the Brazilian Championship, the team is coming off a win over Vasco da Gama and could end the round inside the top eight if they secure another victory this weekend.

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