Corinthians boosted by Garro and Raniele returns vs Cruzeiro, line-ups | OneFootball

The Corinthians is lined up for the match later today against Cruzeiro, valid for the 35th round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Dorival Júnior has set the team with two returns in the midfield and a change in the defensive system.

Corinthians without Memphis

Corinthians will not have Memphis Depay, who suffered a bone edema in his left knee during the classic against São Paulo. In the absence of the Dutchman, Dorival has lined up the youngster Gui Negão as a starter. The young player will pair up with Yuri Alberto once again.

Dorival was also forced to make changes in the defensive system and lined up Hugo, as Matheus Bidu is suffering from pain in his right knee. On the other hand, the coach gained two reinforcements for the midfield: Raniele and Rodrigo Garro return to their respective spots in the starting 11.

Corinthians is lined up with: Felipe Longo; Gustavo Henrique, Tchoca, and Angileri; Matheuzinho, Raniele, Breno Bidon, Garro, and Hugo; Yuri Alberto and Gui Negão.

Cruzeiro also lined up

On the other side, coach Leonardo Jardim will also have three important reinforcements. Matheus Pereira, Arroyo, and Christian, who served suspensions against Juventude, return to the starting 11 for the duel against Corinthians. The rest of the team's base is the same as the last round.

Cruzeiro's lineup is: Cássio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, and Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, and Christian; Matheus Pereira, Arroyo, and Kaio Jorge.

Match details, Copa do Brasil preview

Cruzeiro and Corinthians face off later today at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday at Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte (MG). The duel will serve as a preview for the clash between the teams in the Copa do Brasil semifinal.

The encounter will be held on December 10 and 14. Timão opens the clash in Minas Gerais and decides at home, at Neo Química Arena.

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