Kaio Jorge ruled out of Flamengo v Cruzeiro clash in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Top Scorer of Brasileirão Won't Face Flamengo at Maracanã

Cruzeiro will have a significant absence for the match against Flamengo this Wednesday (11). The top scorer of the Brasileirão 2025, Kaio Jorge, will not travel to Rio de Janeiro. Additionally, Tite's team will have three other important absences for the duel that takes place at Maracanã, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

Kaio Jorge suffered a trauma to his right foot, according to information released by Cruzeiro. Thus, Tite is considering two options to replace the striker: Chico da Costa or Néiser Villareal. The forward has scored eight goals this year, including one in the Brasileirão against Mirassol.

WHO ARE THE OTHER ABSENCES FOR CRUZEIRO?

Besides Kaio Jorge, Cruzeiro will be without right-back William, who is serving a suspension. Midfielder Lucas Romero and forward Bruno Rodrigues are under medical care. The former has a rib fracture, while the latter is recovering from a right thigh strain.

AND GERSON, WILL HE PLAY?

Confirmed for the match is midfielder Gerson. The former Flamengo player will reunite with the club for the first time since his departure in July last year. The fans are expected to give a hostile reception to Cruzeiro's number 11 due to the way he requested a transfer to Zenit (RUS).

Other reunions promise to stir the fans. Tite, who left no fond memories at Flamengo in 2024, will face the Beloved for the first time since then. Meanwhile, Leonardo Jardim, who left Cruzeiro professing love for the Minas Gerais club, is expected to be heavily criticized by the visiting fans.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS CRUZEIRO?

The clash, valid for the fifth round of the Brasileirão, will be broadcast by Globo for most of Brazil on free-to-air TV. Additionally, GETV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will show the match between two favorites for the Brasileirão title.

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