Corinthians welcome back Gui Negão, make defensive changes vs Flamengo | OneFootball

The Corinthians is set to face off against the Flamengo, in a match valid for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Dorival Júnior has lined up Timão with the return of Gui Negão leading the attack and a forced change in the defense.

Corinthians lined up with changes

Gui Negão is back in the Corinthians starting lineup after serving a suspension against Sport. The young striker is one of Timão's main hopes for goals alongside Yuri Alberto. He has four balls in the net and one assist in the last six matches.

In addition to Gui Negão, another novelty in Corinthians is the entry of João Pedro Tchoca among the starters. Defender André Ramalho had a strain in the right hamstring muscle and will be missing. The boy, therefore, gets a golden opportunity in the starting team.

Finally, another change in Timão is the return of Raniele to the starting 11. The number 14 shirt regains the position after recovering from injury and forms the midfield quartet alongside José Martínez, Maycon, and Breno Bidon.

Corinthians is lined up with: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, João Pedro Tchoca, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, José Martínez, Maycon and Breno Bidon; Gui Negão and Yuri Alberto.

In addition to André Ramalho, Timão will also have the absences of striker Memphis Depay (edema in the right thigh), midfielders Rodrigo Garro (right calf injury) and Carrillo (left ankle surgery), and midfielder Charles (right knee pain).

Flamengo will have five changes

On the other side, Flamengo will have five changes compared to the team that faced Estudiantes-ARG in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores. Coach Filipe Luís gave opportunities to Emerson Royal and Viña on the flanks, to De La Cruz and Carrascal in midfield, and to Bruno Henrique in attack.

The Flamengo lineup has: Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Viña; De la Cruz, Saúl and Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique.

Flamengo does not count with left-back Ayrton Lucas (suspended), with midfielder Erick Pulgar and with striker Michael, who remain delivered to the medical department.

Corinthians and Flamengo face off later this Sunday, starting at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo (SP).

Situation in the table

Refereeing of Corinthians x Flamengo

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