Corinthians name XI to face Rosario Central in Libertadores last 16 first leg | OneFootball

Corinthians have confirmed their line-up to face Rosario Central in the Copa Libertadores last 16 first leg at Estádio Gigante de Arroyito, kick-off 21h30. According to Meu Timao, president Osmar Stabile has rowed back after the club ended talks with Memphis Depay and may seek a new agreement.

Fernando Diniz starts Hugo Souza, Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, Matheus Bidu, Raniele, Allan, Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro, Kaio César and Pedro Raul.

The bench comprises Kauê, João Pedro, André Ramalho, André Carrillo, Pedro Milans, Matheus Pereira, Fabrizio Angileri, Charles, Gui Negão, Dieguinho, Alex Santana and Jesse Lingard.

Rosario Central line up with Ledesma, Sández, Avila, Ovando, Coronel, Ibarra, Pizarro, Ángel Di María, Campaz, Cantizano and Copetti.

Corinthians travel with several absentees. Zakaria Labyad has ruptured the ACL and meniscus in his left knee and is out for the season, André Luiz and Yuri Alberto have grade 2 injuries in the right hamstring, Kayke is recovering from left ACL surgery and returns in 2027, and Vitinho is recovering from left meniscus surgery.

The sides meet again on 20 August in Itaquera at 21h30. If the aggregate score is level, the tie will be decided on penalties.

Source: Meu Timao

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