This Sunday, June 23, 2024, the Corinthians faces the Athletico-PR, at 16h (brasilia time), at the Ligga Arena, in Curitiba, for the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match carries a meaning that goes beyond the three points in dispute: it is crucial to relieve the almost unsustainable pressure that falls on the board and coach António Oliveira.
Crisis in the Bastors
The management of Augusto Melo, which completes six months in early July, is under intense pressure. Last Thursday, organized fans invaded São Jorge Park and charged the board in a hostile way. Following a meeting between the president and fans resulted in the promise of four reinforcements to the July transfer window.
Torcid Protests
The protests grew on Friday, with the club's largest organized expressing dissatisfaction directly to the president. Augusto Melo spoke to fans, reaffirming the hiring of Fred Luz as CEO, a key figure in the reconstruction of Flamengo.
Field Performance
The pressure on the board also affects the technical committee. António Oliveira, with only one victory in Brasileirão, sees his work questioned. The game against Athletico- PR can be decisive for your future, since Corinthians He's in position 17 in the debasement zone.
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In addition to sports issues, the club faces a police case. Civil Police Sao Paulo investigates the participation of an orange in intermediation of the contract with VaideBet betting company. Unauthenticated prints suggest a compromising conversation, and new investigations are underway.
Technical data sheet:
Date and time: Sunday, June 23, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ligga Arena, Curitiba (PR)
Transmission: TV Globo, Rede Hurricane and CazéTV
Referee: Felipe Fernandes de Lima (MG)
Assistants: Fernanda Nadrea Gomes Antunes (Fifa-MG) and Celso Luiz da Silva (MG)
VAR: Marco Aurelio Augusto Fazekas Ferreira (MG)
Likely Scales:
Athletico-PR (Technique: Cuca)
Léo Linck; Kaique Rocha, Thiago Heleno and Mateo Gamarra; Léo Godoy, Erick, Fernandinho and Fernando (Squivel); Nikon, Zapelli and Mastriani.
Corinthians (Technique: António Oliveira)
Donelli; Leo Mana, Cacá, Caetano and Hugo; Raniele, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Mosquito, Wesley and Pedro Raul.
