Fortaleza is set to face Corinthians this Sunday, August 3, at 16:00 (Brasília time) in a crucial match for the 18th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Broadcast coverage will be available on TV Globo, Premiere, and Globoplay.
Currently positioned in 18th place with just 14 points, Fortaleza is one point shy of Vasco, the team sitting just outside the relegation zone. In their last match, the team suffered a disappointing 2-1 loss to Grêmio in Porto Alegre.
For this upcoming encounter, Fortaleza will be missing several key players due to injuries, including João Ricardo, Pochettino, Moisés, Brítez, and Brenno. Additionally, David Luiz has been transferred to Pafos in Cyprus and will not participate.
Coach Renato Paiva is expected to make some changes, possibly starting Vinícius Silvestre in goal due to recent inconsistencies shown by Magrão. The confirmed lineup for Fortaleza against Corinthians includes: Vinicius Silvestre; Mancuso, Kusevic, Gustavo Mancha, and Diogo Barbosa; Lucas Sasha, Matheus Pereira, and Lucca Prior; Breno Lopes, Marinho, and Deyverson.
Fortaleza has faced a tough stretch, as indicated by their recent results, including a defeat against Grêmio and a mixed bag of performances in past matches. Upcoming fixtures include critical matches against strong opponents such as Botafogo and Vélez Sarsfield in both the league and the Libertadores.
This match offers an opportunity for the Leão do Pici to rise from the relegation zone with a potential win against a formidable rival. Given their situation, a strong performance could reignite their hopes for the remainder of the season.
As Fortaleza continues to navigate this challenging period, fans will be looking for signs of resilience and determination from the team in their quest to secure vital points and climb the league standings.