(photo: Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro and Mourão Panda/América)
With occasional absences and a lot of pressure at stake, Cruise e America take to the field this Sunday (8/2), at 6pm, at Mineirão, for the 7th round of the Campeonato Mineiro.
Cruzeiro: changes to stop the crisis?
Booed at Mineirão in the last match, coach Tite knows the gravity of the moment and must send his best to the field. As collective performance has left something to be desired, specific changes are expected in defense and attack: Fagner, Villalba and Wanderson could take the places of William, João Marcelo and Arroyo.
The good news comes from Luis Sinisterra, recovered from a thigh injury, and Walace, who is once again an option for the coaching staff.
- Probable lineup: Cassio; Fagner (William), Fabrício Bruno, Villalba (João Marcelo) and Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Gerson and Matheus Pereira; Christian, Kaio Jorge and Wanderson (Arroyo).
- Embezzlements: Matheus Cunha, Jonathan Jesus, Marquinhos, Kauã Moraes and Chico da Costa (all recovering in the medical department).
America: specific adjustments to the leader
Coach Alberto Valentim will have to change the defense due to Ricardo Silva’s suspension. The position in the sector is being contested by Rafa Barcelos and Nathan Pelae. Defender Emerson Santos is back after serving suspension.
Transitioning from the medical department to physical preparation, the experienced Willian Bigode could be the new addition to the bench. In attack, doubts persist between Matías Segovia and Gabriel Barros.
- Probable lineup: Gustavo; Léo Alaba, Nathan Pelae (Rafa Barcelos), Emerson Santos and Artur; Felipe Amaral, Eduardo Person and Yago Souza; Thauan, Segovinha (Gabriel Barros) and Paulo Victor
- Embezzlements: Ricardo Silva (suspended), Maguinho and Alê (recovering from injury)
