The Corinthians vs. Universitario matchup is one of the most interesting of the Copa Sudamericana 2023 playoffs, where both teams will have the mission of writing their name in the round of 16 of the continental competition.
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Crema store waited anxiously for the match, but the 'Timao' has not been left behind and in the last hours the Brazilian club has been active on their social networks, posting a striking post that delighted their fans and, at the same time, frightened the merengue fans.
Through their official accounts, the 'Time do Povo' ('People's Team') first left a graphic of intrigue with the message "Aqui é Corinthians" (Here is Corinthians). When it was thought that it was for tonight's match, it was actually to present Paraguayan Matías Rojas a few minutes later, their new reinforcement from Racing Club of Argentina. "Aqui é Corinthians. Bem-vindo Matías Rojas. Vamos Corinthians" (Here is Corinthians. Welcome Matías Rojas. Let's go Corinthians), reads the second publication.
Rojas will not play in the first leg against Universitario, will he play in the second leg?
The talented forward was expected to make his debut with Corinthians against Universitario. However, his documentation from Argentina did not arrive in time to be authorized by the Brazilian Football Confederation and he will not be able to be present in the cup match.
But not only that, it has also been confirmed that for the same reason he will miss the second leg at the Monumental Stadium, so he will only be able to play in the international tournament if they advance to the round of 16 against Newell's.
Corinthians will play with substitutes against Universitario
In addition to Matías Rojas, Corinthians will not play against 'U' with their best weapons since Vanderlei Luxemburgo (Timao's coach) has preferred to give more importance to the Brasileirao and the Copa do Brasil before the Sudamericana, therefore he called up substitute and youth players.