Grassroots youth will have a chance to shine!

O Corinthians begins its trajectory in Copa Sudamericana facing the University from Peru, this Tuesday (11), at 9 pm (Brasília time), at the Neo Química Arena. After being eliminated early in the group stage, alvinegro receives the Peruvians for the first leg of the playoffs of the tournament, qualifying for the round of 16.

Tonight’s decisive match is not a priority for Vanderlei Luxemburgo. The coach spared the starters, who were not even listed, passing the responsibility to the youth base and athletes who are not being used, receiving the opportunity to conquer space.

The coach has already made it clear that Corinthians’ main goal is to move up in the Brazilian Championship and aim for the final in the Copa do Brasil. In a press conference shortly after confirming the classification in the Sul-Americana, Luxemburgo said that the continental competition could hinder the preparation for the national tournaments.

Probable lineup from Corinthians, commanded by Vanderlei Luxemburgo:

Carlos Miguel; Rafael Ramos, Caetano, Murillo (Bruno Mendez) and Matheus Bidu; Roni, Giuliano and Matheus Araújo (Renato Augusto); Guilherme Biro (Wesley), Adson (Pedro) and Felipe Augusto.

Timão must have several base players, as it was in the victory against Liverpool-URU, in the last round of Libertadores. Among them, some praised by the coach, such as midfielders Matheus Araújo and Biro, in addition to strikers Wesley and Felipe Augusto.

But it’s not just boys that Corinthians takes to the field. Some athletes such as Bruno Mendez, Giuliano and Renato Augusto are in contract termination at the end of the season, the board’s idea is to use them as a way to evaluate a possible renewal. Corinthians’ number 8 returned from injury in the last match against Atlético/MG and should be used tonight to recover the rhythm of the game.

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— Corinthians (@Corinthians) July 10, 2023

_{Corinthians list for the match against Universitario (Reproduction/Twitter/@Corinthians)}

Probable lineup of the University, commanded by Jorge Fossati:

Carvallo; Corzo, Saravia, Di Benedetto and Cabanillas; Ureña, Murrugarra and Calcaterra; Polo, Urruti and Valera.

The Peruvian team qualified in the last round after finishing second in Group G of the Copa Sudamericana. Coming from a rout in the Peruvian Championship, Universitario is in third place and has top scorer Valera.

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Arbitration

Referee: Jesus Valenzuela (VEN)
Assistants: Jorge Urrego and Tulio Moreno (VEN)
Fourth official: Yorman Delgado (VEN)
VAR: Carlos Orbe (EQU)

Featured photo: Matheus Araújo should start among the starters. Reproduction/Rodrigo Coca/Corinthians.