Kaio César starts transition, Alex Santana back as Corinthians return | OneFootball

Corinthians returned to training on Monday morning after a scoreless draw in the derby against Palmeiras. With two new developments, the black-and-white squad began preparing for the match against Santa Fe, from Colombia, in the second round of the Copa Libertadores group stage.

Forward Kaio César, who has been recovering from an injury to the hamstring in his right thigh, made progress in his recovery process and began physical transition work. The player, who has not taken the field for nearly a month, is closer to returning to action.

Another new face in Corinthians’ training session was defensive midfielder Alex Santana, who was reintegrated into the main squad by coach Fernando Diniz. The player trained normally with the rest of his teammates on Monday.

How did the return go?

Timão’s morning began with a strength session in the gym. The players who featured for more than 45 minutes against Palmeiras did recovery work indoors at the Dr. Joaquim Grava training center.

The other players, meanwhile, went out onto the pitch for a ten-versus-ten practice match.

Corinthians will wrap up preparations for the clash on Tuesday afternoon, again at the training center. Timão host Santa Fe-COL this Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at Neo Química Arena.

Absences and returns

Corinthians are still expected to have a high number of absences for the match. Timão should be without Memphis Depay and Gui Negão (right thigh strain), Pedro Milans (left ankle sprain), João Pedro Tchoca (pain in the pubic region), Charles (right heel injury), and Fabrizio Angileri (left hamstring strain).

On the other hand, Timão will have center-back André Ramalho back after he served a suspension in the derby against Palmeiras.

Corinthians’ next match

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