Corinthians absentees and suspension risks for Cruzeiro in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Corinthians host Cruzeiro on Sunday night (16) at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Neo Química Arena, in a match valid for the 23rd round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship. At the moment, Alvinegro sit in eighth place with 32 points — eight wins, eight draws, and six losses — with 24 goals scored and 20 conceded. A victory could move Timão up to fifth place.

However, the Corinthians coaching staff will be without the following players for the clash against the team from Minas Gerais: defensive midfielder André Luiz (grade 2 strain in the back of his right thigh), midfielders Vitinho (recovering from surgery on the meniscus in his left knee) and Zakaria Labyad (undergoing surgery recovery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee), as well as forwards Kayke Ferrari (recovering from surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee), Yuri Alberto (being treated for a grade 2 strain in the back of his right thigh), and Pedro Raul (rib trauma, according to Meu Timão).

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

It is worth noting that, due to the decisive match against Rosario Central-ARG next Thursday (20) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in the second leg of the Conmebol Libertadores Round of 16, coach Fernando Diniz is expected to rest most of his usual starters and should begin the match with: Hugo Souza; Pedro Milans, André Ramalho, João Pedro Tchoca and Fabrizio Angileri; Allan, Charles, Matheus Pereira and Jesse Lingard; Dieguinho and Gui Negão.

In addition, Corinthians will also have to keep an eye on the players carrying two yellow cards. If they receive a third booking, they will be unavailable to face Coritiba next Sunday (23) at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Couto Pereira Stadium, in the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. They are: goalkeepers Hugo Souza and Kauê Camargo, left-back Matheus Bidu, center-back Gabriel Paulista, defensive midfielder Raniele, midfielders Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro, as well as forwards Jesse Lingard and Kaio César. Coach Fernando Diniz also has two yellow cards and falls under the same criterion.

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