Corinthians team news as Memphis expected to start and Diniz to tweak midfield v Santos | OneFootball

Memphis Depay is expected to return to Corinthians’ starting line-up against Santos on Sunday at Neo Química Arena in the 25th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Kick-off is 16:00 Brasília time.

According to Globo.com, since signing his contract extension the forward has featured twice but has yet to start.

Fernando Diniz is preparing a midfield change, with Breno Bidon suspended after his third yellow card. The Peruvian André Carrillo is likely to replace him.

The probable Corinthians XI is Hugo Souza, Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, Matheus Bidu, Raniele, Allan, André Carrillo, Rodrigo Garro, Kaio César and Memphis Depay.

Yuri Alberto, recovering from a right thigh injury, felt discomfort in the area during Thursday’s session and remains unavailable. Defender André Ramalho, recently affected by labyrinthitis, has not been cleared to return.

Corinthians have lost two league games in a row and sit 10th on 32 points. They seek a win over their rivals to cut the gap to the top five. Santos are 14th with 26 points.

Source: Globo.com

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