Fabrício Bruno returns as Cruzeiro prepare for derby, likely XI | OneFootball

At Toca da Raposa II, Cruzeiro completed their preparations on Wednesday afternoon (10th) for the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil against Atlético-MG. The match is scheduled for this Thursday (11th), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Mineirão, where Raposa can lose by up to one goal and still secure a spot in the semifinals of the competition.

The main news from training was the presence of Fabrício Bruno. The defender, who started in Brazil’s loss to Bolivia, landed in Rio de Janeiro in the morning and then took a chartered flight to Belo Horizonte. The center-back performed recovery exercises.

The fans also played an important role on the eve of the match. Just like in the first leg, hundreds of Cruzeiro supporters went to Toca da Raposa II to cheer on the players, singing motivational songs and taunting their rivals. In the first match, held on August 27th at Arena MRV, Cruzeiro won 2-0, with goals from Kaio Jorge and Fabrício Bruno himself, gaining a comfortable advantage in the tie.

The expectation is that Leonardo Jardim’s Cruzeiro will take the field with: Cássio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, and Kaiki Bruno; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian, and Matheus Pereira; Wanderson (Sinisterra) and Kaio Jorge (Gabigol).

The only doubt is in the attack, since Kaio returned from the national team with physical fatigue and may be replaced.

(Photo: Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro)

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