Defender of the Brazilian National Team this Tuesday (10/13), in Tokyo, Japan, Fabrício Bruno should miss Cruzeiro or be a substitute against Atlético-MG this Wednesday (14/10)at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, for the Brasileirão. As the journey between Japan and Brazil takes more than 20 hours and requires at least one stopover, the defender’s presence as a starter in the classic is considered unlikely.
An operation to look for Fabrício Bruno on first class flights was not ruled out behind the scenes, but it is unlikely to happen. Thus, Jonathan Jesus and João Marcelo compete for a place in the defense alongside Lucas Villalba.
Regarding other sectors of the Cruzeiro team: after serving suspension against Sport, right-back William, midfielder Lucas Romero and striker Kaio Jorge are available again.
Another expected return is that of striker Wanderson, who has recovered from lower back pain. He participated normally in recent training sessions and has a good chance of starting to play. Midfielder Christian, who had been rested due to physical exhaustion, is also free to play.
Among the confirmed absences are midfielder Matheus Henrique, who suffered a fractured rib, striker Luis Sinisterra, recovering from muscle edema in his left thigh, and right-back Fagner, who continues in the process of physical transition after fracturing the fibula in his right leg in a duel against CRB at the end of July.
Cruzeiro lineup against Atlético-MG
Cruzeiro’s probable team: Cassio; William, Jonathan Jesus (João Marcelo), Villalba and Kaiki Bruno; Lucas Silva, Lucas Romero, Christian and Matheus Pereira; Keny Arroyo (Eduardo) and Kaio Jorge. Technical: Leonardo Jardim.
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