Corinthians set line-up to host Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

On the evening of this Sunday (16), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Corinthians host Cruzeiro at Neo Química Arena in a match valid for the 23rd round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship. Currently, the club from Parque São Jorge sits in eighth place with 32 points — eight wins, eight draws, and six losses — with 24 goals scored and 20 conceded. A victory will move Timão up to fifth place.

The Corinthians coaching staff will not be able to count on the following players for the clash against the Minas Gerais side: center-back André Ramalho (labyrinthitis), defensive midfielder André Luiz (grade 2 injury to the back of his right thigh), midfielders Vitinho (recovering from surgery on the meniscus in his left knee) and Zakaria Labyad (undergoing surgery after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee), as well as forwards Kayke Ferrari (recovering from surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee) and Yuri Alberto (being treated for a grade 2 injury to the back of his right thigh).

Photo: Fernando Bueno/Corinthians Agency

Thus, head coach Fernando Diniz named the following lineup to start the match: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Paulista and Matheus Bidu; Allan, André Carrillo, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Kaio César and Pedro Raul.

The substitutes’ bench has the following options: Kauê Camargo, Iago Machado, João Pedro Tchoca, Pedro Milans, Fabrizio Angileri, Raniele, Charles, Matheus Pereira, Alex Santana, Jesse Lingard, Dieguinho and Gui Negão.

After facing Cruzeiro at home in the Brazilian Championship, Corinthians will turn their focus to the second leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores Round of 16. Next Thursday (20), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Alvinegro will host Rosario Central-ARG at Neo Química Arena. In the first match, played on the 13th, the two teams drew 0-0. If the score is level again, the decision will be made on penalties.

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