Corinthians is going through a tough time, with the elimination in the Paulista semi-finals to São Paulo and defeats in the Copa Libertadores. Willian, who returned to Brazil after a troubled spell at Arsenal, has been one of the main targets of criticism. The 33-year-old player has been struggling to find his rhythm and contribute to the team. The situation is further complicated by the pressure to win the game against Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores. Looking back, Willian had agreed to terminate his contract with Arsenal to return to Corinthians, his childhood club. However, his debut was delayed due to the lack of Covid-19 quarantine, which resulted in a two-week suspension. So, the season did not start well for the player. In 2021, he completed only 90 minutes in one game and, although he has had more opportunities this year, goals and assists have been scarce. The violence in Brazilian football has also been a problem, with Willian being one of the few players to speak out publicly against the situation. He was threatened and had to hire a security team to escort him to and from training sessions. But, despite the difficulties, Willian continues to play, trying to help Corinthians get out of this crisis. Mikel Arteta, the manager, had signed Willian on a free contract after his deal with Chelsea expired, but the player's time in North London was underwhelming. He scored just one goal across all competitions for the Gunners. The Brazilian league season is still in its early stages, but Corinthians are already under pressure. The Copa Libertadores has also gotten off to a bleak start, with a surprise 2-0 defeat to Bolivian outfit Always Ready. A 3-0 league defeat to Palmeiras last Sunday only compounded the miserable feeling around the club.