Corinthians name strongest XI to face Cruzeiro in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Corinthians have named a full-strength side to face Cruzeiro at the Neo Química Arena at 19:30 on Sunday, in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, as they look to close on the G5.

According to Meu Timao, despite a decisive Copa Libertadores second leg on Thursday against Rosario Central of Argentina, the only change is André Carrillo for Raniele in midfield. The XI is Hugo Souza, Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, Matheus Bidu, André Carrillo, Allan, Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro, Kaio César and Pedro Raul.

Cruzeiro coach Arthur Jorge has opted for a rotated side. The visitors are set to start Otávio, Fagner, João Marcelo, Jonathan Jesus, Villalba, Lucas Romero, Zé Lucas, Bruno Rodrigues, João Costa, Felipe Morais and Kaio Jorge.

Zakaria Labyad has ruptured the ACL and meniscus in his left knee, André Luiz has a grade two right hamstring injury, and Alex Santana is recovering from a knee trauma. In attack, Yuri Alberto has a right hamstring problem, Kayke and Vitinho are returning from left knee surgeries, and Memphis Depay has not yet resumed training while contract talks near completion.

André Ramalho is out after mild labyrinthitis following last Thursday’s Libertadores match against Rosario Central.

Corinthians sit ninth on 32 points, with Cruzeiro sixth on 33. With only one point between them, a home win could lift Corinthians into the G5 depending on other results, with fifth place leading to the 2027 pre-Libertadores.

Source: Meu Timao

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