With preparation ending this Friday afternoon (17), Artur Jorge will promote new changes in the team’s lineup. Cruise for the duel with Grêmiofor the 12th round of the Brazilian Championship. The teams enter the field this Saturday (18), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Mineirão.
Last Wednesday (15), the Portuguese kept Fagner, Jonathan Jesus, Keny Arroyo and Lucas Silva from the starting team. The tendency is for them to regain ownership against Grêmio.
Other changes can also be made through a “rotation” made by , which will take into account the psychological and physical aspects of assembling the team.
There is still expectation surrounding the return of , who was absent from the last two matches due to physical problems. The player returned to training with his teammates and should be able to take the field.
Given this scenario, Cruzeiro’s likely lineup to face Grêmio is as follows: Matheus Cunha, Fagner, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus and Kaiki; Lucas Silva (Lucas Romero), Christian, Gerson and Matheus Pereira; Keny Arroyo and Néiser (Kaio Jorge).
Cruzeiro absences
- Luis Sinisterra – recovery from thigh muscle injury
- Marquinhos – recovery from serious knee injury
- Cássio – recovery from serious knee injury
Cruzeiro x Grêmio in Brasileirão
Cruzeiro has a chance of leaving the relegation zone for the first time in the current edition of the season. Currently, the team occupies 17th place, with 10 points, one less than Corinthians, the first team outside the Z4.
Grêmio, in turn, is also not in a comfortable situation. The team is in 12th, with 13 points.
