Corinthians fans split over Flamengo line-up as Libertadores quarter-final looms | OneFootball

Corinthians fans are split over whether Fernando Diniz should field his strongest side against Flamengo in the league with a Libertadores quarter-final looming. According to Meu Timao, almost 35% favour a full-strength line-up.

In a poll asking if starters should be rested for Flamengo, 34.8% chose to go with maximum strength. Close behind, 34.7% preferred limited rotation, while 30.5% backed using reserves.

The debate comes at a pivotal juncture for Corinthians, domestically and continentally. They are preparing for the second leg of their Libertadores quarter-final after a 1-1 draw away to Estudiantes.

The return at Neo Química Arena is wide open. A simple win sends them through, a draw takes it to penalties, and a defeat knocks them out.

League form is troubling. Corinthians have lost their last four Brasileirão matches, a sequence not seen since the relegation year, slipping from a G5 push to 12th on 32 points.

They face leaders Flamengo at the Maracanã on Sunday, 13, at 17:30 in the 27th round.

Source: Meu Timao

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