Corinthians to rest regulars at Flamengo as Fernando Diniz prioritises Libertadores | OneFootball

Corinthians will field an alternative side at Flamengo on Sunday, with the Libertadores quarter-final decider against Estudiantes in mind. The match at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro kicks off at 17:30 in the 27th round of the Brasileirão.

According to Meu Timao, only Hugo Souza and Raniele from the usual starters are expected to begin. Raniele is suspended for the Estudiantes tie, so Fernando Diniz plans to use him in the league fixture.

In training on Saturday, Diniz ran the following XI: Hugo Souza, Pedro Milans, João Pedro Tchoca, Iago Machado, Fabrizio Angileri, Raniele, Charles, Matheus Pereira, Jesse Lingard, Dieguinho and Gui Negão.

Corinthians enter a decisive week. They host Estudiantes at Neo Química Arena on Wednesday 16, the second leg of the Libertadores quarter-final. The first leg in Argentina finished 1-1.

In the league, Diniz’s side are seeking to halt a run of four straight defeats and steady their position. They sit 11th on 32 points.

Source: Meu Timao

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