Corinthians could be without six at home to Santa Fe in Libertadores | OneFootball

Corinthians will face Independiente Santa Fe of Colombia on Thursday night (15) at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at Neo Química Arena, in a match valid for the second round of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores group stage. In the first round, the Alvinegro beat Platense of Argentina 2-0 away from home, taking the lead in Group E with three points.

For the match, the Corinthians coaching staff is expected to be without the following players: center-back João Pedro Tchoca (pubalgia), left-backs Hugo Farias (recovering from knee surgery) and Fabrizio Angileri (strain in the hamstring of his left thigh), defensive midfielder Charles (right heel injury), as well as forwards Kaio César (physical transition after perifibrotic inflammation resulting from a muscle injury in his right thigh), Gui Negão (grade 2 muscle injury in his right thigh) and Memphis Depay (grade 2 muscle injury in the front muscle of his right thigh).

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Corinthians Agency

On the other hand, according to ge.globo, right-back Pedro Milans has recovered from a sprained left ankle and is expected to be included in the squad for the match. As a result, Corinthians should take the field with the following tactical lineup: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Kayke and Yuri Alberto.

A win could bring Corinthians closer to a place in the round of 16. The top two teams in each group advance to the knockout stage of the international competition. The third-place team, meanwhile, will play in the Copa Sudamericana round-of-16 playoffs against the runner-up from a group in that tournament.

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