Former Manchester United playmaker Jesse Lingard has been ordered to work away from his Corinthians team-mates over the coming days after sustaining rib injuries in Brazil. The 33-year-old attacking midfielder is currently undergoing close daily monitoring by club doctors as he battles to regain full fitness for their survival push.
Clarence Seedorf endured a nightmare debut as Corinthians manager following a dramatic 3-2 defeat away to Vasco da Gama. The loss dropped the Timao into the Brasileirao relegation zone, but the Dutch coach remained confident of a quick recovery.
New Corinthians head coach Clarence Seedorf has been forced to postpone his touchline bow after encountering bureaucratic hurdles ahead of Monday's domestic clash with Vitoria. The Dutch tactician cannot take his place in the Neo Quimica Arena dugout after club officials missed the registration deadline to clear his paperwork.