Corinthians even created some chances, it’s true, and Yuri Alberto managed to miss one of them in an unbelievable way, practically on the line.
But they were isolated flashes amid clear dominance by the home team, which even exchanged passes amidst shouts of “olé” from the fans.
The problem is that the warning signal goes off not just because of the defeat, but because of the scenario that is emerging.
Timão will need (a lot) their reserves at the start of the season.
Paulistão is short, the Brasileirão comes right after and, to top it off, there is still the Libertadores group stage on the horizon.
As it stands, it will be difficult for Corinthians to reach June without their tongue almost dragging the floor.
