Striker Hulk will not start the game against Cruzeiro, this Wednesday, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. But why isn’t number seven playing? Do you have any injuries? Sporting News shows.
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Why isn’t Hulk playing?
The striker has been overlooked by coach Jorge Sampaoli in recent matches. In the last five matches, he started just two. Against Mirassol, in the 1-0 victory, for example, Hulk didn’t even enter the field.
In the last match, against Sport, he was called on in the second half and spent 23 minutes on the field.
Against Cruzeiro, Sampaoli launched the attack with Rony and Dudu.
📋CALLED COCK! See our lineup to face Cruzeiro, on @ArenaMRVfor the Brazilian Championship! #VamoGalo #CAMxCRU 🏳️🏴 pic.twitter.com/t3pTVOi7pL
— Atlético (@Atletico) October 15, 2025
Hulk numbers in 2025
- 46 games
- 16 goals
- 4 assists
