Corinthians fans back Lingard and Kaio César to start against Internacional | OneFootball

Corinthians supporters favour Jesse Lingard and Kaio César to lead the line in Thursday’s Copa do Brasil last-16 second leg against Internacional at Neo Química Arena, according to Meu Timao.

The pair received 42% of votes in the outlet’s poll, which aligns with its understanding of Fernando Diniz’s likely selection. There is an expectation that Lingard and Kaio César could start.

The next most popular option was the partnership that began the first leg at Beira-Rio, Kaio César with Gui Negão, on 29.5%. A further 21.6% preferred Kaio César with Pedro Raul.

Other combinations drew limited backing, Pedro Raul with Gui Negão on four point five percent, and Pedro Raul with Jesse Lingard and Gui Negão with Jesse Lingard on one point one percent each.

Corinthians approach the decider with key attacking absences. Yuri Alberto is out with a posterior thigh muscle injury. Memphis Depay returned to Brazil only on Tuesday, has yet to train with the squad and is unlikely to feature.

The team complete preparations on Wednesday at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava. After a 2-0 defeat in the first leg, Corinthians must win by three goals to qualify directly for the quarter-finals.

If they overturn the two-goal deficit, the tie will be settled by a penalty shootout.

Source: Meu Timao

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