Corinthians missing six players for Novorizontino clash in the Paulistão | OneFootball

Corinthians visits Novorizontino on the night of this Saturday (28th), at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estádio Jorge Ismael de Biasi, in a match valid for the semifinals of the 2026 Campeonato Paulista. The Alvinegro comes into the match with the fourth-best campaign among the semifinalists, with 15 points. The opponent, meanwhile, has the best performance among the four, with 19 points.

The Corinthians coaching staff will not be able to count on the following players for the match: goalkeeper Felipe Longo (sprain in the right elbow ligament), left-back Hugo Farias (recovering from lateral meniscus surgery in the knee), midfielder Matheus Pereira (treatment for grade 2 injury in the left thigh biceps femoris), midfielder Zakaria Labyad (physical reconditioning), in addition to forwards Kaio César (in the final stage of recovery from a right hamstring injury) and Yuri Alberto (recovering from grade 2 injury in the left thigh biceps femoris).

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

In the previous round, it’s worth remembering, Corinthians eliminated Portuguesa in a penalty shootout, winning 8-7 after a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes at Estádio do Canindé. Novorizontino, meanwhile, defeated Santos 2-1 at Estádio Jorge Ismael de Biasi in the state quarterfinals.

For the match, coach Dorival Júnior is expected to field the following lineup: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Vitinho and Memphis Depay.

Check out below the squad list for the match against Novorizontino in the Paulistão semifinals:

Goalkeepers: Hugo Souza, Gustavo Milani and Kauê CamargoFull-backs: Pedro Milans, Matheuzinho, Fabrizio Angileri and Matheus BiduCenter-backs: André Ramalho, João Pedro Tchoca, Gustavo Henrique and Gabriel PaulistaMidfielders: Raniele, Charles, Allan, André, Breno Bidon, André Carrillo and Rodrigo GarroForwards: Kayke, Dieguinho, Vitinho, Gui Negão, Memphis Depay and Pedro Raul

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