Allan out due to altitude, Corinthians name Santa Fe squad | OneFootball

Corinthians released the list of players called up for the match against Independiente Santa Fe-COL, valid for the fourth round of the Conmebol Libertadores group stage. The game takes place this Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at El Campín Stadium in Bogotá.

For the away clash, coach Fernando Diniz will have a squad with important absences, both due to medical issues and specific conditions related to the altitude. Among the unavailable players, center-back João Pedro Tchoca remains out while being treated for pubalgia. Youngster Hugo Farias is still recovering from knee surgery, while Charles is sidelined with an injury to his right heel.

Photo: Douglas Moreti/Agência Corinthians

Another confirmed absence is defensive midfielder Allan, who was not included due to his sickle cell trait condition, which prevents him from playing in matches held at high altitude. Midfielder Vitinho is also not traveling after reporting pain in his right hip. In attack, forward Memphis Depay remains in physical transition after suffering a grade 2 injury to his right thigh. Youngster Kayke is also still recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery.

List of called-up players

Despite the absences, Corinthians will have options in every area of the pitch for the match in Colombia.

Match context

Corinthians head into the match looking to maintain top spot in Group E and move closer to qualification for the round of 16 of the continental competition. The team is coming off a win over Peñarol in the last round, but is trying to bounce back after a defeat in the Brazilian Championship. Independiente Santa Fe, meanwhile, will play at home and is counting on the altitude factor to pick up important points in the standings.

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