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With 25 days of preseason ahead, coach Fernando Diniz has a clear focus: improving Corinthians’ set-piece plays for the final stretch of the Conmebol Libertadores, Copa do Brasil, and Brazilian Championship.

In the 2026 season, Corinthians have already scored nine goals from set pieces.

According to ge, the coaching staff wants to restore the high level reached in 2025, when the team scored 25 goals this way (excluding penalties).

Last year, that efficiency was crucial in deciding derbies and advancing through knockout matchups against Palmeiras and Cruzeiro.

The Squad’s Key Figures

The chemistry between midfield and defense has been the team’s strong point in these situations. The standout performers of 2026 are:

Rodrigo Garro: The main playmaker, with five assists this year (three from corner kicks and two from crossed free kicks).

Gustavo Henrique: The most dangerous aerial target, with three goals and two assists from this type of play.

X-Ray of Set-Piece Goals in 2026

Ponte Preta (Paulistão): Goal by Gustavo Henrique, assisted by Vitinho.

Flamengo (Supercopa do Brasil): Goal by Gabriel Paulista, assisted by Gustavo Henrique.

RB Bragantino (Brasileirão): Goal by Gabriel Paulista, assisted by Rodrigo Garro.

Cruzeiro (Brasileirão): Goal by João Pedro Tchoca, assisted by Rodrigo Garro.

Santa Fe (Libertadores): Goal by Raniele, assisted by Gustavo Henrique.

Santa Fe (Libertadores): Goal by Gustavo Henrique, assisted by Rodrigo Garro.

Barra (Copa do Brasil): Goal by Jesse Lingard, assisted by Pedro Raul.

São Paulo (Brasileirão): Goal by Raniele, assisted by Rodrigo Garro.

Peñarol (Libertadores): Goal by Gustavo Henrique, assisted by Rodrigo Garro.

Source: ge

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