Globo Esporte Futebol reports that Diniz made this announcement after the team's 2-1 loss to Chapecoense, their fourth consecutive defeat in the Campeonato Brasileiro. Diniz believes that maintaining the current squad and the return of injured players will help the team regain competitiveness and have a chance to advance in the Conmebol Libertadores.
The coach stated that there will be no player sales, except for possible sales in January, and that the team is expecting the return of injured players such as Yuri Alberto and André. Diniz expressed his hope to have these players back in the team soon, saying: "Em princípio não sai ninguém. Pode acontecer uma ou outra venda, se tiver alguma venda, é para entregar em janeiro."
The Corinthians will face Estudiantes in the first leg of the Conmebol Libertadores quarterfinals on September 6.