Conmebol rejects Corinthians' request, only 22 in Libertadores | OneFootball

Corinthians will enter the Women's Copa Libertadores with a roster reduced by one name, after the highest authority in South American football vetoed the replacement of midfielder Yaya, who was originally registered but then transferred by the club, with another player. As a result, the club will only have 22 Brabas available for the competition, which begins on October 2nd. The information was initially reported by the portal Meninas do Timão.

Conmebol remained firm in denying Corinthians' request to replace the midfielder, who was sold to Paris Saint-Germain-FRA after the registration deadline for the continental competition. The regulations only allow substitutions for "injury or illness" within 48 hours before the start of the competition, not covering player transfers after the September 2nd deadline for submitting rosters.

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The situation arose from the timeline involving Yaya's departure, which was initially set for December due to the signing of a pre-contract with the French club. However, this departure was brought forward after PSG agreed to pay around 150,000 euros (approximately R$ 950,000) to have the player immediately.

Among the 22 registered players available to Piccinato, six will experience the continental competition for the first time. The reduction of one spot on the roster concerns the technical staff, as the tournament's concentrated format—with consecutive games in a short period—requires squad rotation to avoid excessive physical wear. The situation is particularly concerning in the midfield, where Yaya was a significant option.

Recall the 23 players registered by Corinthians for the Copa Libertadores:

Goalkeepers: Nicole; Lelê; Kemelli

Defenders: Letícia Teles; Thaís Regina; Thaís Ferreira; Mariza; Gi Fernandes; Tamires; Juliete; Erika

Midfielders: Vitória Yaya; Ivana Fuso; Vic Albuquerque; Letícia Monteiro; Duda Sampaio; Dayana Rodríguez

Forwards: Gisela Robledo; Andressa Alves; Gabi Zanotti; Jaqueline; Jhonson Ariel Godoi

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