Diniz faces selection issues as Corinthians rotate before Libertadores decider | OneFootball

Fernando Diniz faces a selection puzzle, with Corinthians expected to rotate against Cruzeiro as a Libertadores decider looms. According to Globo.com, a short squad and fitness concerns point to a largely reserve side at Neo Química Arena.

The sides meet on Sunday at 19:30, Brasília time, in a direct Série A clash. Corinthians have taken 14 of the last 18 points, climbed from the lower half and closed in on the G4.

Diniz is without six players through medical issues, Yuri Alberto, Vitinho, Kayke, Labyad, Pedro Raul and André. Workloads have been heavy for starters Raniele and Matheuzinho, while Kaio César and Gustavo Henrique have reported recent discomfort.

The context means priority on Thursday’s Conmebol Libertadores tie with Rosario Central. After a goalless draw in Argentina, Corinthians will play for a victory to reach the quarter-finals.

Rotation could hand chances to less used names, with André Ramalho, Fabrizio Angileri, André Carrillo and Jesse Lingard expected to feature. Corinthians ended the last round on 32 points in seventh, and a win tonight would take them above Cruzeiro and lift confidence for midweek.

Source: Globo.com

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