Corinthians XI named to face Estudiantes in Libertadores quarter-final first leg | OneFootball

Corinthians have named their XI to face Estudiantes in the Libertadores quarter-final first leg, kicking off at 21h30 at the Estádio Jorge Luis Hirschi in La Plata.

According to Meu Timao, Fernando Diniz starts with Hugo Souza, Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, Matheus Bidu, Allan, André Carrillo, Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro, Kaio César and Memphis Depay.

On the bench are Kauê, João Pedro Tchoca, Iago Machado, Pedro Milans, Fabrizio Angileri, Charles, Matheus Pereira, Alex Santana, Dieguinho, Jesse Lingard, Pedro Raul and Gui Negão.

Cacique Medina’s Estudiantes line up with Fernando Muslera, Mancuso, Santiago Nuñez, Gonzalez Pirez, Gastón Benedetti, Lucas Piovi, Alexis Castro, Joaquin Correa, Baltasar Rodríguez, Tobio Burgos and Guido Carrillo.

Diniz still has a number of absentees. André Ramalho is recovering from labyrinthitis and André Luiz continues treatment for a grade 2 injury to the back of his right thigh.

In attack, Vitinho has begun transition work after surgery on the meniscus in his left knee, while Zakaria Labyad and Kayke are out for the season with anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

Yuri Alberto remains the major absentee after a setback in his right hamstring recovery last week, with no return date. Raniele is suspended following a red card in the previous match.

Corinthians travel to Argentina aiming to take an advantage into the return, scheduled for Wednesday 16 September at 21h30 at the Neo Química Arena.

Source: Meu Timao

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