Fernando Diniz laments Corinthians absences and outlines shifting tactical identity amid transfer ban | OneFootball

Corinthians are in a deep financial crisis and under a transfer ban, with Fernando Diniz acknowledging reduced options and tactical tweaks after the Libertadores exit to Estudiantes.

As reported by Meu Timao, the club carry an estimated debt of R$ 2.8 billion and were the only Brazilian Serie A side not to make mid-year signings.

Diniz said that without the ban and with funds they would have targeted three or four signings, but that did not happen. He added that since facing Internacional they have lost Zakaria (Labyad), André (Luiz) and Yuri Alberto, noting two were starters and the other was on the rise.

Sanctions have blocked registrations since the window opened. Corinthians accumulated four FIFA transfer bans plus a CNRD penalty from the CBF, with one FIFA case resolved and three still active totalling about R$ 21.9 million.

He defended the team’s output, arguing the style must adapt to each competition. He cited games against Cruzeiro, Chapecoense and Santos with clear chances, while Libertadores ties are typically tighter, as seen against Rosario Central.

He said he is testing different solutions to restore attacking volume without predictability. At times the box was under-filled and crosses were rare, a response to earlier criticism that the side crossed too often.

Corinthians host Fluminense at Neo Química Arena on Sunday at 16:00 in round 28 of the Brasileiro, their final match before the international break.

Source: Meu Timao

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