Top scorer of Brasileirão 2025, Kaio Jorge was left out of Cruzeiro’s last duel. The player showed signs of muscle wastage and, therefore, the technical committee preferred to preserve him. Coach Leonardo Jardim commented on the player’s situation after the draw with Ceará.
– Regarding Kaio, he also had physical problems. He had a contracture. The medical team had the idea not to risk it, because it could cause an injury. As I said before, we need everyone available – Jardim said during the post-match press conference.
The striker and top scorer in the championship didn’t even travel to Fortaleza for the duel against Vozão. Gabigol replaced number 19 in the starting lineup.
– We have a lot of good players, but sometimes with different characteristics and the game is different when Kaio plays or when Gabriel plays. They are two players with completely different characteristics – he said.
Cruzeiro still has important games left in the season. In addition to competing in the Brasileirão, the team is in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil.
In the season, Kaio Jorge has 43 performances, 26 goals and eight assists. He is the top scorer in the Brazilian Championship, with 21 goals, followed by Arrascaeta, who has 18.
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Cruzeiro’s next games
- 04/12 – 19:30 – Cruzeiro x Botafogo – Brasileirão
- 07/12 – 16:00 – Santos x Cruzeiro – Brasileirão
- 10/12 – 21:30 – Cruzeiro x Corinthians – Copa do Brasil (Semifinal – Ida)
- 14/12 – 18:00 – Corinthians x Cruzeiro – Copa do Brasil (Semifinal – Volta)
