Reserves v Flamengo? Diniz unsure of Corinthians line-up in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo and Corinthians face each other on Sunday (13) amid Libertadores matches

Corinthians are facing a dilemma. After all, on Wednesday (16), the team takes on Estudiantes (ARG) in São Paulo in the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. On Sunday (13), the opponent will be Flamengo in the Brasileirão. Asked whether he will rest players at the Maracanã, coach Fernando Diniz was honest after the 1-1 draw in the first leg of the continental tournament.

— I can’t answer that right now. We have to wait until we regroup on Friday and then we’ll see how they are. Saturday will be the day to decide. It’s delicate, because we have one of the most important matches in the club’s history, which is the second leg in the Libertadores — Fernando Diniz said in a press conference held in La Plata.

— And there’s also the important game against Flamengo at the Maracanã because of our position in the Série A table. On top of that, we want to put an end to the lack of wins and points in the Brasileirão. These are two very important options, so we’ll rack our brains and decide what will be best for this Flamengo match — said Diniz.

WHAT IS CORINTHIANS’ SITUATION?

Corinthians are seven points above the relegation zone. In other words, a loss to Flamengo on Sunday (13) could leave the São Paulo side closer to the bottom four. Looking upward, Diniz’s team is 11 points behind fifth-placed Bahia. Therefore, qualifying for the 2027 Libertadores through the Brasileirão is unlikely.

WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

Flamengo are in a similar situation. This Thursday (10), the Most Beloved take on Independiente del Valle (EQU) in Quito. With a tiring trip back to Rio de Janeiro, it is unlikely that Leonardo Jardim will repeat the lineup on Sunday (13). It is worth noting that the Brasileirão clash is even more important for Mengão, the new league leaders, one point ahead of Palmeiras.

The match between Flamengo and Corinthians kicks off at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, for the 27th round. Rubro-Negro’s Libertadores clash, meanwhile, will be at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (10). Both matches will have full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION?

“Delicate situations for Jardim and Diniz. Flamengo’s coach has the edge because he has a better squad. If Bruno Henrique starts in Quito, Pedro will play at the Maracanã. If Arrascaeta is on the bench in the Libertadores, he will play in the Brasileirão. Mengão’s ‘mixed’ side looks strong enough to stay on top,” opined Mônica Alves, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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