Gerson shines in Campeonato Mineiro despite Cruzeiro’s struggles | OneFootball

Cruzeiro has yet to excite its fans at the start of the 2026 season, but is already beginning to reap the rewards of its main signing of the year. Gerson has been standing out as an important piece in the team's offensive creation in the Campeonato Mineiro.

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In three matches in the State Championship, the midfielder has taken the lead in chances created for the team. According to data from R10 Score, he has already generated 11 opportunities for the team coached by Tite.

Disappointing campaign

Despite his good individual performance, Cruzeiro has yet to turn this into consistent results with Gerson on the field: so far, there has been one win and two losses, leaving the team's record negative in this stretch.

On the other hand, the most recent game, against Betim, marked the first time Gerson played the full 90 minutes. And Cruzeiro won 1-0, indicating that the team could improve as the player gains rhythm and more minutes on the pitch.

Cruzeiro's schedule

Cruzeiro returns to the field on Thursday, in a match for the 2026 Brasileirão. At the Mineirão stadium, the team will host Coritiba, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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