Fernando Diniz calls up Corinthians U-20 top scorer for Santos derby
Faced with a depleted squad, Corinthians coach Fernando Diniz has included the club's U-20 top scorer, Luiz Fernando, in the squad for the match against Santos.
Corinthians manager Fernando Diniz has included 19-year-old forward Luiz Fernando in the squad for the derby against Santos this Sunday at the Neo Química Arena in the 25th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.
The move comes as the team faces a significant injury crisis. Yuri Alberto remains sidelined after feeling discomfort in training, while Breno Bidon is suspended. With players like Vitinho, Zakaria Labyad, Kayke, and André also out with medical issues, Diniz has limited options for the upcoming clash.
Luiz Fernando is currently enjoying his best campaign, scoring 18 goals in 33 appearances for the U-20 side. His form has attracted interest from several clubs, including APOEL from Cyprus, Karpaty Lviv from Ukraine, and São Bernardo. Negotiations regarding his future are ongoing, with the player's camp currently favoring the offer from the Ukrainian club.
With the U-20 team entering a two-week break, the staff intends to resolve his situation this week. Meanwhile, the club is also monitoring the fitness of midfielder Carrillo, who remains a doubt for the match against Santos.