With full-back rested, Athletico-PR name squad to face Corinthians | OneFootball

Athletico-PR has released the list of 24 players selected by coach Odair Hellmann for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals against Corinthians. The match will take place this Wednesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Arena da Baixada, in Curitiba (PR).

The list features two main changes, but one of them did not please Athletico-PR fans. The club announced that left-back Lucas Esquivel has been rested for load management reasons. Therefore, he is not included in the squad.

To fill Esquivel’s spot, Odair Hellmann has called up midfielder Élan Ricardo for the first time, and he will be available for Wednesday’s match. With the absence of the Argentine, Léo Derik is expected to start.

Athletico-PR is expected to field its main players, especially since they are playing at home in front of their fans. Although the club is prioritizing Serie B and the consequent promotion to the top division, Furacão may see the Copa do Brasil as a chance to end the season with a trophy.

On the other side, Corinthians will be able to count on the return of Memphis Depay, who is among those selected for the match. The Dutchman, however, is not expected to start, mainly due to the synthetic turf at Arena da Baixada.

Check out Athletico-PR’s squad list:

Goalkeepers: Matheus Soares, Mycael, and Santos; Defenders: Aguirre, Arthur Dias, and Belezi; Full-backs: Benavídez, Léo Derik, and Madson; Midfielders: Diogo Riquelme, Dudu Kogitzki, Élan Ricardo, Felipinho, Giuliano, João Cruz, Patrick, and Zapelli; Forwards: Alan Kardec, Kevin Velasco, Kevin Viveros, Leozinho, Luiz Fernando, Renan Peixoto, and Steven Mendoza.

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