Central do Timão
·1. April 2026
Fluminense v Corinthians: TV, absentees, line-ups, referee

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·1. April 2026

Corinthians travel to Rio de Janeiro to face Fluminense on Wednesday night (1st), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the ninth round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship. Currently sitting 11th in the table with 10 points, Timão are looking to get back to winning ways this season.
Without a win since February 19, when they beat Athletico-PR 1-0, Alvinegro are on a run of seven matches without a victory. Since then, there have been six draws and one defeat. The most recent clash was a 1-1 draw against Flamengo at Neo Química Arena on March 22.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Corinthians Agency
Absences and probable Corinthians lineup
Corinthians have not officially announced the squad list for Wednesday’s match, but already know they will be without some important names in the roster. Hugo Souza and André Carrillo, who represented Brazil and Peru respectively during this international break, will not arrive in time. Memphis Depay, Gui Negão and Hugo are injured. Meanwhile, Raniele is suspended after picking up his third yellow card.
The big news is the likely debut of Jesse Lingard, who has been training well, has already had his situation regularized with the CBF, and is free to play. Thus, a probable Corinthians lineup under Dorival Júnior is: Felipe Longo; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Allan, André, Matheus Pereira (Rodrigo Garro) and Breno Bidon; Jesse Lingard and Yuri Alberto.
Check out the Corinthians squad list below for the match against Fluminense:
Goalkeepers: Felipe Longo, Kauê and Matheus Corrêa;Full-backs: Fabrizio Angileri, Matheuzinho, Matheus Bidu and Pedro Milans;Center-backs: André Ramalho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and João Pedro Tchoca;Midfielders: Allan, André, Breno Bidon, Charles, Dieguinho, Jesse Lingard, Matheus Pereira, Rodrigo Garro and Zakaria Labyad;Forwards: Kayke, Pedro Raul, Vitinho and Yuri Alberto.

Probable Fluminense lineup
According to ge.globo, coach Luís Zubeldía is expected to send out the following starting XI: Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Jemmes, Freytes, Renê; Martinelli, Hércules, Lucho Acosta; Savarino (Soteldo), Serna, John Kennedy (Rodrigo Castillo).
Refereeing
The man in charge of the whistle will be Davi De Oliveira Lacerda (ES), assisted by Rafael da Silva Alves (RS) and Douglas Pagung (ES). The fourth official and the VAR will be, respectively, Anderson Ribeiro Gonçalves (GO) and Rodrigo D. Alonso Ferreira (SC).
Broadcast
For Corinthians fans who will not be at the Maracanã, the match will be available exclusively on the streaming platform Amazon Prime Video. After the final whistle, Central do Timão will bring a summary of what happened over the 90 minutes, as well as coach Dorival Júnior’s press conference and mixed-zone coverage with the Corinthians players.
Next match
After facing Fluminense at the Maracanã, Corinthians will turn their attention back to the Brazilian Championship. Next Sunday (05), at 7:30 p.m., Alvinegro host Internacional at Neo Química Arena in a match valid for the 10th round of the national competition.
See more:
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