Official says Cruzeiro are in the market after injuries: “We can win”

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·28. Juli 2026

Official says Cruzeiro are in the market after injuries: “We can win”

The injuries to Gabriel Pec and Sinisterra, two players who operate on the flanks and have speed as one of their main traits, have led Cruzeiro to look more closely at the transfer market again. Although it has reinforced its confidence in the current squad, the club’s board admits it is working to find alternatives to minimize the impact of the two absences.

Gabriel Pec suffered a fracture to the tibia in his left leg after a challenge from Internacional center-back Victor Gabriel during Cruzeiro’s 2-1 win over Colorado at Beira-Rio. The forward had to undergo surgery and has no set date to return to the pitch.

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Sinisterra, meanwhile, suffered a significant injury to his left thigh during the 1-0 defeat to Botafogo at Mineirão. The Colombian left the field still in the first half feeling pain in the area and is expected to undergo surgery, with an initial recovery estimate of five to six months. It is the player’s fifth injury since arriving at the club.

During the presentation of defensive midfielder Zé Lucas this Tuesday (28), vice-president of football Pedro Júnior confirmed that Cruzeiro is keeping an eye on the market and analyzing possibilities considered priorities by the coaching staff. The executive, however, stressed that the board remains confident in the players already in the squad.

“I wanted to speak to our fans about how much faith we have in this squad and the alignment we have with the coaching staff. We are satisfied with the squad we have. We deeply regret the two injuries we suffered, the two serious injuries to Gabriel Pec and Sinisterra.”

The executive also confirmed that the club is alert to opportunities in the market and is working together with the coaching staff to identify possible reinforcements. The idea is to look for players considered priorities within the planning for the rest of the season.

“They are important injuries, and the club is alert and working together with the coaching staff to do what is best for Cruzeiro. We are in the market analyzing some options that the coaching staff sees as priorities. We continue to work in alignment, both in the signings of Rojas, Gabriel Pec, and Zé Lucas. Everything is done in alignment with the coaching staff, scouting, and the board.”

Finally, Pedro Júnior emphasized that the movement in the market does not represent a lack of confidence in the current group. According to the vice-president, Cruzeiro believes it can remain competitive with the players already in the squad, but it does not rule out the arrival of new additions during the season.

“Cruzeiro is working in the market to replace the absences caused by serious injuries, while reiterating all my confidence, the confidence of the board, the football department, and the coaching staff in the squad we have, in the players who are here, and we believe we can be successful with the pieces we have and some pieces that may perhaps arrive during the rest of the season.”

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