💪 Cruzeiro starter's surprise recovery brings return closer

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·9 September 2026

Cruzeiro coach Artur Jorge is expected to receive a “boost” sooner than expected.

The expectation was that center back Jonathan Jesus would be sidelined for a few weeks.

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But the starter has been surprising in his recovery and is expected to return ahead of schedule.

Jonathan Jesus is recovering from a left ankle injury suffered in the 2-1 loss to Atlético-MG on the 1st, in the Copa do Brasil.

Without him, Cruzeiro lined up Fabrício Bruno and João Marcelo in central defense in the 3-1 win over Athletico on Sunday (6), in the Brasileirão.

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