Corinthians ready to face Peñarol-URU in Libertadores round three | OneFootball

By Fabio Luigi / Central do Timão Newsroom

Corinthians wrapped up preparations on Wednesday afternoon (29) for their match against Uruguay’s Peñarol in the third round of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores group stage. The match will take place this Thursday (30) at Neo Química Arena. Alvinegro currently leads Group E with six points, having beaten Platense-ARG and Santa Fé-COL 2-0 in the first two matches.

The Corinthians squad began the day with a video session in the Flexform Briefing Room, followed by activation work in the gym. Afterwards, two tactical sessions were held under the supervision of head coach Fernando Diniz. In addition, the team also worked on defensive and offensive set plays.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

It is worth noting that, so far, in six matches under Fernando Diniz, there have been four wins, two draws, and no goals conceded. With that, Corinthians is expected to start the match with: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André Luiz (Allan), Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Vitinho (Lingard) and Yuri Alberto.

Corinthians provides update on winger Kayke

Alvinegro released an update on the academy product’s medical condition. Substituted early in the match against Barra, from Santa Catarina, in the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil last week after twisting his left knee — later diagnosed as an ACL injury in the area — the No. 31 underwent reconstructive surgery. The procedure was performed at Albert Einstein Hospital by Dr. Moisés Cohen, with Ricardo Galotti, head of Corinthians’ Medical Department, also in attendance.

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