With likely returns, Corinthians wrap up preparations to face Coritiba | OneFootball

Corinthians has finished preparations to face Coritiba this Wednesday. The Timão squad was at the Joaquim Grava Training Center on Tuesday morning to carry out their final activities focused on the match, scheduled for 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Neo Química Arena. In the match, part of the Brazilian Championship, the team is expected to have important players returning, as well as the anticipation of a debut against Coxa.

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How the training went

Activities at the Joaquim Grava Training Center began with the squad watching a video with tactical instructions indoors. Next, they went to the gym for activation exercises. On the field, the players carried out tactical work under coach Dorival Júnior’s guidance, as well as a set-piece training session to wrap up the activities.

Returns and debut

Corinthians is expected to have two players returning this Wednesday: Yuri Alberto and Kaio César. Both have been training normally after recovering from injury and should be available.

Another possible new addition is Moroccan midfielder Zakaria Labyad, who could make his debut for Timão. Besides them, Raniele, who was rested from some training sessions in recent days, should also be available.

Absences

English forward Jesse Lingard, announced last week, has not yet been registered and is expected to be unavailable for Corinthians. Meanwhile, Matheus Pereira began the physical transition phase last Monday after a muscle injury in his left thigh. However, the midfielder is expected to miss the Timão’s match against Coxa.

Probable lineup

Thus, Corinthians should take the field with: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André, Breno Bidon, and Rodrigo Garro (Carrillo); Memphis Depay and Gui Negão (Pedro Raul).

Current standings

At the moment, Timão is in third place in the Série A standings, with seven points. They have two wins, one draw, and one loss in the Brasileirão.

Match details

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