Junior Alonso honoured for historic milestone at Atlético-MG | OneFootball

Junior Alonso has become the foreign player with the most games for Atlético-MG. The Paraguayan defender, who returned to training last Monday after coming back from the Fifa date, was honored on Wednesday morning.

Junior Alonso's Numbers

Since joining Atlético-MG, Junior Alonso has played 206 matches, scored three times, and contributed with seven assists. The defender is an absolute starter in his position, being one of the main pieces of Jorge Sampaoli's squad.

Final Preparation

Earlier this morning, the Atlético squad held a tactical training session at Cidade do Galo and finished preparing for the classic against Cruzeiro, valid for the return of the quarterfinals of the Brazil Cup. The ball rolls at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), at Mineirão.

Defenders Ivan Román (Chile) and Alan Franco (Ecuador) arrive in Belo Horizonte tonight, after the end of the Fifa date.

Absences

Lyanco, still in transition after a muscle injury, took part in the activity with the group of athletes, but continues in recovery. In addition to the defender, right back Saravia, defensive midfielder Patrick and midfielder Caio Maia remain in the medical department for treatment.

Disadvantage

Having lost the first quarter-final match 2-0 at Arena MRV, Galo needs to win by three or more goals difference to advance to the semi-finals of the Brazil Cup. Whoever advances will face the winner of the duel between Bahia and Fluminense.

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