Bahia boosted by Brazil return for Athletico Brasileirão clash | OneFootball

Bahia secured the release of Kauê Furquim from Brazil’s Under-17 national team for this Sunday’s match against Athletico in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. The forward could be included in Rogério Ceni’s squad and is an option for the bench.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that Bahia arranged his temporary return for the Brasileirão fixture. The situation mirrors what happened in August, when the club was also able to count on the player during an international call-up period.

The forward stayed with the Brazil national team until Friday the 18th, when he returned to Salvador. This Saturday, he will take part in a training session with the Tricolor squad at CT Evaristo de Macedo before traveling with the delegation to Paraná.

Player returns to the national team after the match

Bahia’s release applies only to this Sunday’s match. After the game, Kauê Furquim will return to Granja Comary to continue preparations with Brazil’s Under-17 team. The squad is getting ready for the U-17 World Cup, which begins on September 24.

The forward will therefore resume his national team duties immediately after the Brazilian Championship clash. At Bahia, the youngster’s presence gives Rogério Ceni more attacking options. Kike Olivera is suspended, and Ademir is expected to take his place in the starting lineup.

Bahia looks to keep positive run going

Tricolor de Aço heads into the match on the back of strong results. The team has won four straight in the Brasileirão, including a 2-1 victory over Remo in the last round at Arena Fonte Nova.

With 46 points, Bahia sits in fourth place. Athletico also has 46, but trails on tiebreakers. The team from Paraná has been on a less consistent run. In its last four matches, it has managed just one win.

The most recent result was a 3-3 draw with Coritiba at Couto Pereira. The clash with Bahia will be another opportunity for Athletico to try to recover in the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship.

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