Corinthians Arrive in Argentina for Libertadores Opener as Diniz Debuts

Overview

• Corinthians landed in Buenos Aires Wednesday night with a 24-man squad that includes Yuri Alberto, while Memphis Depay stayed in São Paulo with a muscle injury.
• The group-stage opener at Estádio Ciudad de Vicente López kicks off Thursday at 21:00 Brasília time and will air on ESPN and Disney+.
• New head coach Fernando Diniz debuts after only two training sessions as he tries to end a nine-match winless run and fix an attack with just eight goals in ten league rounds.
• Yuri Alberto’s fitness is uncertain after recent wisdom-tooth surgery, and Pedro Raul is expected to step in if needed, with a probable XI listing Kayke up front.
• Platense makes its first Copa Libertadores appearance after winning Argentina’s Apertura, with ex-Brazil-based defender Victor Cuesta in the squad and club roots that launched David Trezeguet.