With key absences, Corinthians to field revamped midfield against Grêmio | OneFootball

Coach Dorival Júnior will have problems putting together the Corinthians lineup against Grêmio this Sunday at the Neo Química Arena, for the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship. Timão has four definite absences in midfield.

Dorival will not have Raniele and José Martínez, who both received their third yellow card in the 1-0 win over Vitória and are suspended. The young Breno Bidon, who was sent off in the match in Salvador, is also out. The other absence is André Luiz, who is recovering from an ankle injury.

On the other hand, the coach is expecting some good news. Maycon, who served his suspension against Leão, is available again and strengthens the team.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Free week

The tendency is for Dorival Júnior to take advantage of the free week to run tests and define what Corinthians’ lineup will be against Grêmio, especially in the midfield sector.

In total, there will be five days of preparation until the match, scheduled for this Sunday. Timão is hoping to secure a third consecutive victory and get fully into the fight for a spot in the Libertadores.

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Possible midfield

Given the absences, a possible setup for the Corinthians midfield includes: Maycon, Charles (Ryan), André Carrillo, and Rodrigo Garro. The attacking duo would be Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto.

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Standings situation

Timão currently occupies tenth place in the table, with 39 points. The lead over the relegation zone (Z4) is eight points, the same distance as to the G6.

Corinthians’ next match

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