Fri Oct 25 02:39:15 UTC 2024: Corinthians will play against Argentina’s Racing Club in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinals on Thursday, with their hopes pinned on Dutch forward Memphis Depay. Despite a strong Sudamericana run, Corinthians has struggled in the Brazilian Championship, lingering in the relegation zone and facing a morale setback after being eliminated from the Copa do Brasil by Flamengo.
The team aims to extend their unbeaten streak of seven home matches against Argentine teams. Historically, they have drawn against Racing, but Argentine coach Ramón Díaz is focused on changing this dynamic.
Corinthians may also include Talles Magno, Pedro Raúl, and Yuri Alberto in their starting lineup, while Matheuzinho’s participation is uncertain due to injury. Other players, such as Maycon and Ruan Oliveira, will also miss the match.
On the other side, Racing, coached by Gustavo Costas, seeks to gain an advantage in São Paulo, relying on top scorer Adrián Martínez, who has netted nine goals in the tournament. Some players from Racing are doubtful for the match, and Colombian Roger Martínez will miss out due to injury.
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