Memphis Set to Play Against Chapecoense: Corinthians Lineup Details
Corinthians travel to Chapecó on Thursday night for the seventh round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Kickoff is scheduled for 21:30 Brasília time on March 19. The match will take place in Chapecó against Chapecoense.
Match information
The fixture is part of the national league’s seventh round. Corinthians aim to stay fresh ahead of continental commitments. The club’s first match in the CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage is set for April.
Team news and rotation
Coach Dorival Júnior plans changes in attack. Several players were rested and did not make the trip to Chapecó.
- Memphis did not travel with the squad.
- Kaio César was also left out of the travelling party.
- André Carrillo did not travel.
- Gabriel Paulista was rested and stayed behind.
Reasons for the rest
The quartet were preserved due to physical fatigue. Memphis and Gabriel Paulista played the full 90 minutes in the recent derby against Santos. Staff wanted to reduce any injury risk before the Libertadores.
Return from injury
Yuri Alberto is the expected novelty in the squad. He recovered from a left-thigh injury that occurred on February 15. Medical staff cleared him and he was included in the list of players available for selection.
Lineup considerations
Questions remain about the Corinthians lineup and specific lineup details for the trip. Dorival may reshuffle the front line to cover for those rested.
Filmogaz.com reported the squad changes and the reasons behind them. The club now balances domestic priorities with continental preparation.
