Diniz backs young striker in Corinthians' Libertadores debut; line-ups | OneFootball

Corinthians have been named by coach Fernando Diniz for their debut in the Copa Libertadores group stage against Platense this Thursday. The main new addition to the starting lineup is young forward Kayke.

Corinthians lineup

Corinthians will line up as follows: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Kayke and Yuri Alberto.

Platense lineup

Platense, meanwhile, will take the field with: Matías Borgogno; Juan Ignacio Saborido, Ignacio Vázquez, Víctor Cuesta and Tomás Silva; Pablo Ferreira, Maximiliano Amarfil and Franco Zapiola; Guido Mainero, Augusto Lotti and Gonzalo Lencina.

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How are the teams coming into the match?

On a winless run, Corinthians come into the match under pressure. The team has not won in nine games and has faced criticism from organized supporter groups in recent days.

However, the black-and-white side is hoping to turn things around under Fernando Diniz. The coach, who will make his debut in charge of the team, arrives to replace Dorival Júnior, who was fired after the 1-0 defeat to Internacional last Sunday at Neo Química Arena.

Platense are also going through a poor spell. The team is winless in six matches and sits 10th in Group A of the Argentine league. They are coming off a goalless away draw against Lanús.

Kickoff is at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) on the pitch at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López, in Buenos Aires.

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