Chapecoense boosted for the Brasileirão Série A run-in | OneFootball

Chapecoense gained another option at right-back for the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship. Recovered from a thigh injury, Bruno Tubarão was cleared by the medical department and returned to training with the rest of the squad during the FIFA international break.

His return comes at an important time for the club from Santa Catarina. The team sits bottom of Série A with 18 points and needs to respond in the coming rounds to try to reduce the gap to the teams outside the relegation zone.

Bruno Tubarão is expected to be included in the squad for the match against Vitória, scheduled for October 7 at Barradão in the 29th round. Rafael Lacerda’s coaching staff is still monitoring the full-back’s physical progress before deciding how to use him.

Recovery picked up pace during the FIFA break

The break in the national calendar allowed Bruno Tubarão to progress in his recovery without rushing back. Signed by Chapecoense in the middle of the year, the player is still looking to establish his place in the squad.

Being cleared for training marks an important step before he can return to playing minutes on the pitch. The coaching staff will assess the full-back’s performances in the coming sessions to determine whether he will be fit enough to be included for the match.

Right-back competition heats up

The recovery also changes the outlook for the position. Before the break, Kauan Faria was the leading candidate for a starting spot, but Bruno Tubarão’s return increases the competition with Dudu. The coaching staff therefore has more options for the rest of the championship.

Chapecoense needs to respond

The situation in the standings increases the importance of the upcoming matches. With 18 points, Chapecoense is in last place and needs to turn the recovery of its players into alternatives to seek results.

Vitória, coached by Jair Ventura, will be the first opponent after the FIFA break. The team from Bahia sits 13th with 33 points, four ahead of Grêmio, the first club inside the relegation zone.

The match in Salvador will kick off at 8:00 p.m. and could represent a new starting point for Chapecoense in the competition. For Rafael Lacerda, Bruno Tubarão’s return broadens the possibilities at exactly a time when the squad needs to provide immediate answers.

The expectation now is that the full-back will be available for the clash at Barradão. If his inclusion in the squad is confirmed, Bruno Tubarão will once again compete for space in a position that has gained fresh competition ahead of the decisive final stretch of Brazil’s Série A.

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