Corinthians bets on the strength of set pieces to maintain efficiency throughout the season
The dead ball was one of Corinthians' main offensive weapons in the first half of 2026 and will continue to be one of the points of attention during the interseason. With the squad preparing for the resumption of competitions, the technical committee is working to preserve the efficiency of the foundation, which has already yielded nine goals for the team this season.
The recent performance reinforces the importance of this type of play. In 2025, Corinthians turned corners and lateral free kicks into a difference, scoring 25 goals from set pieces. The team decided important matches this way, including clashes against Palmeiras and Cruzeiro for the Copa do Brasil.
Now under the command of Fernando Diniz, Timão will have around 25 days of preparation before the return of the official calendar. In addition to tactical and physical adjustments, the coaching staff must take advantage of the period to improve offensive and defensive charges, movements and positioning in this type of situation.
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Among the highlights of the cast, Rodrigo Garro plays an important role as a collector. The number 8 has already distributed five assists on balls raised in the area this season, three from corners and two from free kicks.
At the conclusion of the plays, Gustavo Henrique appears as the main reference. The defender found the net three times from set pieces and also contributed two assists, consolidating himself as one of the team's main aerial threats.
What is Corinthians' next game?
Before returning to official competitions, Timão will play a friendly against Cascavel on July 12th, at 4pm (Brasília time), at the Arnaldo Busato Stadium, in Paraná. The debut after the break is scheduled for the week of July 22nd, against Remo, in the last round of the first round of the Brazilian Championship.
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