Corinthians land in Argentina for Libertadores opener | OneFootball

At the end of the afternoon this Wednesday (8), Corinthians landed in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for their debut in the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores group stage. Over the course of next Thursday night (9), the Alvinegro will face Platense of Argentina at the Ciudad de Vicente López Stadium. The Corinthians side, winless in nine matches, is seeking its second title in the tournament and will have Fernando Diniz making his debut in charge of the team.

For the match in the international competition, the club from Parque São Jorge will have seven absences: center-back João Pedro Tchoca (pubalgia – ge.globo), right-back Pedro Milans (muscle discomfort – André Hernan), defensive midfielder Charles (ankle knock – ge.globo), in addition to forwards Kaio César (perifibrotic inflammation resulting from a muscle injury in the right thigh), Memphis Depay (grade 2 muscle injury in the front muscle of the right thigh) and Gui Negão (grade 2 muscle injury in the right thigh).

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This way, 24 players were called up for the match, including three goalkeepers, three full-backs, four center-backs, eight midfielders and six forwards. Striker Yuri Alberto, who underwent surgery to have his wisdom tooth removed, was initially doubtful, but he is with the Corinthians delegation on Argentine soil. Because of this, according to ge.globo, there is a possibility that the attacking duo to start the game will be Kayke and Pedro Raul.

In the matchup on the next night, Corinthians will try to end a run of nine matches without a win this season. The club’s last victory came on February 19, a 1-0 win over Athletico-PR at Arena da Baixada, in the second round of the Brasileirão. Since then, there have been five draws and four defeats — five goals scored and 11 conceded.

Check out the squad list for the match against Platense-ARG below:

Goalkeepers: Hugo Souza, Kauê and Felipe Longo;Full-backs: Matheus Bidu, Fabrizio Angileri and Matheuzinho;Center-backs: André Ramalho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Iago Machado;Midfielders: Allan, André Luiz, André Carrillo, Breno Bidon, Matheus Pereira, Raniele, Rodrigo Garro and Zakaria Labyad;Forwards: Dieguinho, Jesse Lingard, Kayke, Pedro Raul, Vitinho and Yuri Alberto.

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