Corinthians finish preparations for Internacional decider as Jesse Lingard could start | OneFootball

Corinthians completed their final session at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava ahead of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 second leg against Internacional.

According to Meu Timao, the afternoon began with a video briefing in the Sala de Preleção Flexform, followed by strength work in the gym, a warm-up on the pitch, then two tactical drills, set pieces and penalty practice, and that Jesse Lingard could start ahead of Gui Negão, with Pedro Raul also in contention.

The coach will still be without key forwards. Yuri Alberto remains sidelined with a right hamstring injury and is out of the decider. Memphis Depay returned to Brazil on Tuesday after his holidays, is short of fitness and has been ruled out.

A likely Corinthians XI is Hugo Souza, a back four of Matheuzinho, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Paulista and Matheus Bidu, midfield of Raniele, André Luiz, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro, with Kaio César plus Jesse Lingard or Pedro Raul in attack.

Kick-off is at 20:00 on Thursday at Neo Química Arena. More than 37,000 tickets had been sold by Wednesday morning. Corinthians must win by three goals to reach the quarter-finals in normal time. A 2-0 home win would take it to penalties. Any draw, an Internacional win or a home victory by one goal sends the visitors through.

Source: Meu Timao

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