Corinthians host Internacional on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Brasilia time in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 at Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo. The winner will earn a place in the quarterfinals of the national tournament.
Internacional won the first leg 2-0 at Beira-Rio. Corinthians must win by three or more goals to advance in regular time, while a two-goal victory for Corinthians will take the tie to penalty kicks. A draw will secure Internacional's qualification for the next phase.
Corinthians team news and injury list
Corinthians manager Fernando Diniz faces a key decision in attack, where Gui Negao, who started at Beira-Rio, competes with Jesse Lingard and Pedro Raul. The Sao Paulo club has several absences. Yuri Alberto is out with a thigh muscle injury, Zakaria Labyad has a meniscus and cruciate ligament injury, and Vitinho is sidelined with a meniscus injury. Memphis Depay is also unavailable while contract renewal negotiations continue with the club.
The probable line-up for Corinthians features Hugo Souza in goal behind Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu. Raniele, Andre Luiz, Breno Bidon, and Rodrigo Garro are listed in midfield, with Jesse Lingard or Gui Negao alongside Yuri Alberto in attack.
Internacional selection changes and line-up
Internacional manager Pezzolano must adjust his squad following a new absence for midfielder Villagra. Bruno Gomes is expected to shift into midfield, allowing Vitinho to play at right back and Juninho to enter a three-man defense line. Defender Felix Torres is unavailable because he belongs to opponent Corinthians and cannot play.
Internacional's probable line-up includes Matheus Cunha in goal, with Vitinho, Gabriel Mercado, Maripan, Juninho, and Matheus Bahia in defense. Bruno Gomes, Bruno Henrique, Alan Patrick, and Bernabei are set for midfield, supporting Carbonero in attack.
