Athletico-PR will have important absences when visiting São Paulo for the Brasileirão

In a delicate situation in the Brasileirão, opening the relegation zone with just 34 points in the year of its centenary, Athletico-PR visits São Paulo this Saturday with four important absences. The experienced Fernandinho and Thiago Heleno did not travel with the delegation for the match scheduled for 9 pm, at MorumBis, Nikão is absent due to contractual issues and Cuello is suspended.

The midfielder and captain stayed in Curitiba undergoing physical improvement, while the defender reported muscle pain and ended up being cut at the last minute. With Kaique Rocha under tension due to demands from the fans, it is possible that the team will play with a reserve defense. Gamarra should start the 33rd round game, still not knowing who his partner will be.

Nikão is on loan from São Paulo and the club would have to pay a million-dollar fine to use him, which was ruled out. Cuello received his third yellow card in the 2-1 defeat to Vitória and is serving a suspension.

With the team patched up, the questioned coach Lucho González is more threatened with losing his position. Fans are so disbelieving that they fear suffering a defeat at MorumBis.

The group promises a reaction and an extra motivation would be to seek a triumph to dedicate to the beloved masseur Bolinha, who this Friday made his retirement official after 30 years dedicated to the club.

Bolinha, at 65 years old, will take care of his poor health and enjoy being with his family. “The time has come, Bolinha! Even though we are far apart, we will be together. We are sure that Furacão will continue to count on your support. Now, as another red and black fan, we cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for us! Cheers, life and victory. Always!”, paid tribute to the club.

With his backpack in his hands, the masseur left CT do Caju applauded by employees this Friday. Visibly moved by such affection, he just waved, trying to hold back the tears.

“Retiring for good. For good. Today, due to this peak (of health), this situation I went through, I had to go to the hospital, I was hospitalized for four days, I have to say goodbye. I’m carrying you in my heart. No There will be time for us to hug, but in our minds the hug is immense”, said Bolinha, in tears. “I experienced moments of great happiness, which will be remembered in my heart every day.”