Corinthians line-up set to face Cruzeiro at Mineirão, Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Corinthians visits Cruzeiro on Wednesday night (10), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Mineirão Stadium, for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinals. The Alvinegro, a three-time champion of the national knockout tournament (1995, 2002, and 2009), is seeking its fourth title in the competition after 16 years, following two runner-up finishes (2018 and 2022) and two semifinals (2023 and 2024).

The only absence for the match against the Minas Gerais team is midfielder Raniele, who did not train on Monday and Tuesday due to discomfort in his left ankle – trauma. The number 14 reported pain in the area after the match against Juventude last Sunday (8), in Itaquera. It's worth noting that right-back Matheuzinho and midfielder Rodrigo Garro are one yellow card away from suspension, and if booked, they will miss the return match.

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In light of this, coach Dorival Júnior has chosen the following team to start the match: Hugo Souza, Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu; José Martínez, Maycon, André Carrillo, and Breno Bidon; Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto.

The bench options include: Felipe Longo, Cacá, João Pedro Tchoca, Fabrizio Angileri, André, Charles, Rodrigo Garro, Dieguinho, Ángel Romero, Gui Negão, Kayke, and Vitinho.

Besides Raniele, goalkeepers Kauê Camargo and Matheus Donelli, defender Félix Torres, midfielder Ryan, and forward Talles Magno were left out of the bench. In the current edition of the Copa do Brasil, Corinthians has already eliminated: Novorizontino (third round), Palmeiras (round of 16), and Athletico-PR (quarterfinals) – eight goals scored and none conceded – 100% success rate.

After facing Cruzeiro in the Copa do Brasil, Corinthians will remain focused on the competition. Next Sunday (14), at 6 PM, Timão will host the Minas Gerais team at the Neo Química Arena for the second leg of the semifinals.

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