Peñarol x Corinthians: Timão has six absences and Diniz changes the lineup in the Libertadores

Corinthians plays against Peñarol this Thursday in the fifth round of the Copa Libertadores América group stage. The match starts at 9:30 pm at the time of Brasília on Estádio Campeón del Siglo on Montevidéu. Coach Fernando Diniz needs to modify the main structure because of a long list of absences. The São Paulo club seeks to confirm its isolated leadership of the Grupo AND the continental tournament.

The delegation traveled to Uruguai without six athletes who are under the care of the medical department. Full-back Matheus Bidu suffered a sprained ankle and is unable to play. Striker Memphis Depay remains out due to a calf problem that hindered his physical transition process. The absence of the European player adds to other recent problems in assembling the black and white squad.

Modificações defensive in Fernando Diniz formation

The technical committee chose the replacement for the open position on the left side of the black and white defense. Argentine defender Fabrizio Angileri takes over the starting line-up in the sector for the clash in the Uruguayan capital. Essa change changes the rhythm of the São Paulo team’s collective game. Fernando Diniz’s traditional tactical scheme prioritizes short output and requires a lot of physical conditioning from the full-backs.

Clinical problems limited the coach’s options on the bench for the duration of the duel. The performance analysis sector worked on adapting the available athletes to meet the characteristics of the absent starters. The starting defense will need extra attention in Montevidéu. The Uruguayan opponent tends to put a lot of pressure on in the opening minutes at home.

Situação detailed physics of Memphis Depay attacker

The number 10 has not been on the field for the club since March 22nd due to serious muscle problems. The athlete was recovering from a previous thigh injury when he began to experience chronic calf pain. Ele participated in light activities with the cast at CT Joaquim Grava before the international trip. The medical committee adopts total caution and has not established an exact deadline for the player’s definitive return to the pitch.

The striker’s permanence in Brazilian football generates internal debates behind the scenes at Parque São Jorge. The Corinthians board indicated to the professional’s staff that it does not intend to extend the current contractual relationship. The South American football calendar will be interrupted for the national team tournament in the middle of the year. Existe the real possibility that the attacker will no longer wear the black and white shirt before this competitive break.

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Cenário of Grupo E and crosses in competition

Corinthians leads the continental bracket and enters the field in a very comfortable position on the leaderboard. The Parque São Jorge team has already secured a mathematical place for the round of 16 phase of the competition. A simple draw on Uruguayan territory mathematically guarantees first place in the group without depending on other results. The club focuses on obtaining one of the best overall campaigns in this first phase of the tournament.

The Conmebol arbitration committee appointed experienced professionals from the Chilean federation to oversee the course of the match. The main judge of the confrontation will be Piero Maza. Ele will receive direct assistance from linesmen Claudio Urrutia and Juan Serrano on the sidelines. Responsibility for reviews in the video referee booth falls under the command of coach Juan Lara.

• Main Árbitro: Piero Maza (Chile)
• Assistente 1: Claudio Urrutia (Chile)
• Assistente 2: Juan Serrano (Chile)
• Árbitro video (VAR): Juan Lara (Chile)

Lista complete with embezzlement and medical options

Matheus Bidu’s injury immediately opened up space for tests in the defensive sector that had been playing regularly. The professional squad lives with an excess of injured athletes simultaneously in this part of the season. Além of the most well-known absences among the general public, four young players complete the club’s list of absences. Defenders João Pedro Tchoca and Hugo remain in the hands of physiotherapists in São Paulo.

Midfielders Vitinho and Kayke are dealing with different physical problems and were not part of the official delegation. The medical department monitors the progress of each athlete daily in the capital of São Paulo. Fernando Diniz addresses the dearth of offensive speed options for second-half switches. The board assesses the market in search of replacement parts for the remainder of the year.