Full strength and pressure to qualify: see Corinthians line-up | OneFootball

Corinthians face Estudiantes this Wednesday, the 16th, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. The teams drew 1-1 in Argentina last week. Therefore, Corinthians need a simple win to secure qualification for the semifinals.

Whoever advances will face the winner of the clash between Flamengo and Independiente del Valle, who play on Thursday, the 17th, at the Maracanã. Flamengo won the first leg 2-0 and hold a strong advantage at home. Corinthians, meanwhile, will have to break a taboo tonight that has already become a concern for the squad.

Fernando Diniz’s team are on a run of five matches without a win this season. There have been four defeats and one draw. Their last victory came on August 20, in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16, when Corinthians beat Rosario Central 1-0 in São Paulo.

Corinthians expected to repeat the lineup from the first leg:

Coach Fernando Diniz rested his starters in the match against Flamengo over the weekend and fielded a heavily changed side. To give an idea, players such as center-back Gustavo Henrique, midfielder André Carrillo, and forward Memphis Depay did not even travel to Rio de Janeiro.

Probable lineup:

As a result, the tendency is for him to repeat tonight the team that faced Estudiantes in Argentina. Thus, Timão should line up as follows: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Allan, André Carrillo, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Kaio César and Memphis Depay.

Midfielder André has recovered from a thigh injury and will be an option on the bench. However, forward Yuri Alberto remains out as he continues his recovery. The player’s injury ended up requiring a longer recovery time. Also unavailable tonight is midfielder Reniele, who will serve a suspension following his red card in the match against Rosario Central.

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