Atlético-MG striker Hulk will not start the match against Sport, this Saturday (08), at 4pm, on Ilha do Retiro, in Recife, for the Brazilian Championship. But what happened? Is he injured? Sporting News shows.
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Why isn’t Hulk playing Sport x Atlético-MG?
Hulk starts the duel on coach Jorge Sampaoli’s bench. The striker has been alternating between reserve and starting positions at this time in Galo’s squad.
In Atlético-MG’s last match, against Bahia, in a 3-0 victory, Hulk was a starter. In the other two matches, against Inter and Del Valle, he started among the reserves.
Atlético’s lineup has: Everson; Natanael, Vitor Hugo, Alonso, Ivan and Caio Paulista; Alan Franco, Vera and Igor Gomes; Ron and Biel.
📋 COCK CLIPPED! See our lineup to face Sport, in Recife, in the 33rd round of the Brasileirão!#VamoGalo #SPOxCAM 🏴🏳️ pic.twitter.com/2rUmeBGNsw
— Atlético (@Atletico) November 8, 2025
Hulk’s numbers at Atlético-MG in 2025
- 53 games
- 18 goals
- 8 assists
