Corinthians complete final session before Estudiantes trip in Libertadores, likely XI revealed | OneFootball

Corinthians completed their final session before facing Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores quarter-final first leg, which kicks off on Wednesday at 21:30 at Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi in La Plata.

According to Meu Timao, the workout was held at Defensa y Justicia’s training centre in Florencio Varela, with media granted 15 minutes. Rondos opened the session, and team-mates marked right-back Matheuzinho’s 26th birthday.

Players then ran short sprints into waist-high passes. Goalkeeper Hugo Souza trained as coach Marcelo Carpes deflected crosses with a board, and Fernando Diniz held a one-to-one with Memphis Depay before a final passing block.

The likely XI is Hugo Souza, Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, Matheus Bidu, Allan, André Carrillo, Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro, Kaio César and Memphis Depay.

Absences persist: André Ramalho is not yet cleared as he nears the end of recovery from labyrinthitis. André Luiz has a grade 2 left hamstring issue and Zakaria Labyad sustained an ACL and meniscus injury, ending his season. Up front, Vitinho is in physical transition after left knee meniscus surgery, Kayke tore the left ACL with a return only in 2027, and top scorer Yuri Alberto, on eight goals in 2026, remains sidelined after thigh discomfort late in rehab.

The return is set for 16 August at 21:30 at Neo Química Arena. If the aggregate is level, penalties apply. This is Corinthians’ sixth Libertadores quarter-final after 1996, 1999, 2000, 2012 and 2022, advancing twice and falling three times, with an unbeaten title 14 years ago their peak.

Source: Meu Timao

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