Fernando Diniz hails Corinthians fans and eyes decisive Copa do Brasil tie | OneFootball

Corinthians host Internacional on Thursday in a decisive Copa do Brasil tie, trailing 2-0 from the first leg at Neo Química Arena, as Fernando Diniz underlined the impact of the home crowd.

"The fans are fundamental, especially here in Itaquera. They play with us, they push the team and make a big difference. Everyone knows what was missing in Porto Alegre, and we intend to give our all on Thursday," he told Corinthians TV.

Since Diniz arrived, Corinthians have won seven of 10 games at the Casa do Povo. The only slips were goalless draws with Athletico Paranaense and Palmeiras, and a 2-0 defeat to Platense.

To stay alive in the cup, Timão must score at least two. They have reached that mark only four times, twice against Independiente Santa Fe and Peñarol in the Libertadores, and three against São Paulo and Remo in the Brasileirão, winning all four.

Diniz is without injured forwards Yuri Alberto and Zakaria Labyad, while Memphis Depay remains in the final stages of a contract renewal. Kick-off at Neo Química Arena is at 20:00.

Source: Meu Timao

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