Leaving the Brazil Cup behind and focusing on the Brazilian Championship and in South American is the mission of Atletico-MG.
This Sunday (14), from 16h (Brasília), the team led by coach Jorge Sampaoli faces Santos, at the MRV Arena, in Belo Horizonte, for the 23rd round of Brasileirão, and seeks rehabilitation in the most important competition of the country.
For the confrontation at home, first of the Argentine at the stadium, the Rooster must have initial training different from that used in the classic against Cruzeiro. The game marked the athletic elimination in the national tournament. One of them, in the middle of the field.
Rafael Menin, one of Atletico-MG’s SAF shareholders, accompanied the training held in the city of Rooster, this Saturday (13). The group, led by Sampaoli, performed a tactical training,
Possible exchanges
Triggered in the second half of the match in Mineirão, midfielder Alan Franco should resume ownership. As he faced Argentina for the qualifiers, 48 hours before appearing among those related to the Pampulha Giant, he was preserved by the coach.
Another change may be the departure of Igor Gomes, holder against Raposa. For this position, Sampaoli can return Gabriel Boy to the position; In the classic, he acted as right-back, or follow with Fausto Vera, a replacement for Franco.
Forced change
However, it will be in the defense a forced change. Suspended by the third yellow card, Junior Alonso will not be able to face the fish. With this, the fight will be between Iván Román and Vitor Hugo. Ruan Tressoldi, presented earlier this week, still improves the physical part and hardly enters this fight. However, it is not discarded.
Probable team
With the pieces you have available, Sampaoli can elect the following players: Everson; Gabriel Boy (Natanael); Lyanco, Vitor Hugo (Román); Guilherme Arana; Alan Franco, Alexander, Fausto Vera (boy); Gustavo Scarpa; Tomás Cuello and Hulk.
