Corinthians goalkeeper Hugo Souza eyes decisive Libertadores test against Rosario Central | OneFootball

Corinthians host Rosario Central at Neo Química Arena on Thursday, chasing a place in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals. The Brazilian side must win to advance, with penalties to decide if the match is level after 90 minutes.

Goalkeeper Hugo Souza said the squad are ready. "I think our preparation was very good and we know exactly what we need to do," he told Corinthians TV.

"It is the most important game for us so far. We are excited to secure qualification in front of our supporters and keep this dream alive."

"We already know their strengths and weaknesses and we must defend what they do best. Fernando Diniz has made everything very clear to us. We also have to exploit their weaknesses to put our best into practice and get the qualification."

If Corinthians progress, they will face Estudiantes de La Plata in the next round. The second leg of that quarter-final would be at Neo Química Arena. A Rosario Central win on Thursday would send the Argentinians through.

Source: Meu Timao

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