Santos set for returns in clash with Cruzeiro, check the line-ups | OneFootball

The Santos team is set for Sunday's match against Cruzeiro, for the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship. The game kicks off at 4 PM (Brasília time), at Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte.

Cuca, back at the club, had to deal with significant absences in his first lineup. Unable to count on Neymar and Gabigol, the coach chose Moisés and Rony as starters. Besides the coach's return, the game also marks the re-debut of defender Lucas Veríssimo, who returned to Peixe after five years and will be the team's captain for the match.

Cruzeiro Lineup 🔵⚪

Cruzeiro's lineup includes: Matheus Cunha; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, and Kaiki; Matheus Henrique, Gerson, Matheus Pereira, and Christian; Arroyo and Villarreal. Coach: Wesley Carvalho

Santos Lineup ⚪⚫

Santos' lineup includes: Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinicius, Lucas Verissimo, Luan Peres, and Escobar; Oliva, Gustavo Henrique, and Gabriel Menino; Barreal, Moisés, and Rony Coach: Cuca

How Cruzeiro Approaches the Match

After Tite's dismissal, Cruzeiro is going through a turbulent phase. The team from Minas Gerais comes from a 2-1 defeat to Athletico-PR and has yet to win in the Brazilian Championship, sitting in the second-to-last position, 19th place, with only three points.

How Santos Approaches the Match

Meanwhile, Santos is trying to recover from a tough defeat to Internacional at Vila Belmiro to get back to winning in the Brasileirão. Peixe is 16th in the standings, with six points, and hasn't won in the competition for three games. The last victory was against Vasco, almost a month ago.

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