Corinthians suffered a 3-1 defeat to Fluminense on Thursday, with Allan being sent off for an obscene gesture. The player was expelled after making an indecent gesture towards an opponent.

What happened?

The match was marked by tension, with Allan being sent off after a discussion with a Fluminense player. The referee did not see the gesture in real time, but the VAR drew his attention and he was expelled after reviewing the play.

Consequences for Corinthians

The defeat left Corinthians in 13th place in Serie A, with 47 points. The team is 32 points behind leader Flamengo. | Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | Table position | 13th | | Points | 47 | | Goals scored | 42 | | Goals conceded | 47 |

Next game

Corinthians plays its next game against Internacional on August 2. The team needs a win to improve its position in the table. André, Corinthians' coach, said that Allan understood that he was wrong and that the matter will be discussed internally.

Current situation

Corinthians is in a difficult situation, with only 2 wins in the last 5 games. The team needs to improve its performance to avoid a drop in the table. The defeat to Fluminense was a blow to the team, which needs to recover quickly.