Corinthians faces Rosario Central with depleted squad

Corinthians faces a significant challenge in the Copa Libertadores knockout stage as they prepare to visit Rosario Central in Argentina. The team enters the match with several key absences from their prominent 'GYM' trio. Striker Yuri Alberto is sidelined due to injury, and Memphis Depay has departed the club, leaving Rodrigo Garro as the sole remaining member of the influential trio for coach Fernando Diniz.

Despite these losses, Corinthians enters the round of 16 following a strong group stage performance where they finished at the top of Group E with 11 points. The club holds a strong recent record in Argentina, maintaining a six-game unbeaten streak in the tournament on Argentine soil.

With the first leg taking place at the Gigante de Arroyito, the team aims to secure at least a draw to maintain an advantage for the return leg at the Neo Química Arena on August 20. Defender Gustavo Henrique, currently the team's top scorer in the tournament with three goals, is expected to play.