Palmeiras to start Bruno Fuchs and Mauricio against Cruzeiro, see line-ups | OneFootball

Palmeiras is set to face Cruzeiro later today, this Sunday, for the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Abel Ferreira made specific changes to the starting lineup, maintaining the core of the team that played against LDU midweek. The main changes are the inclusion of Bruno Fuchs and Mauricio in the starting eleven.

Palmeiras comes with Fuchs and Mauricio as starters

Palmeiras has very few changes compared to the team that faced LDU midweek. Bruno Fuchs joins the team to play as a midfielder in place of Emiliano Martínez. On the left wing, Jefté takes the place of Piquerez, who is suspended after being sent off against Flamengo.

On the right wing, Khellven remains in the starting eleven. In midfield, Mauricio replaces Raphael Veiga, who was a starter in Ecuador. Finally, Flaco López and Vitor Roque lead the attack for the green team.

Palmeiras is lined up with: Carlos Miguel; Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, and Jefté; Bruno Fuchs, Andreas Pereira, Mauricio, and Felipe Anderson; Flaco López and Vitor Roque.

Besides Piquerez, the team also has the absences of Aníbal Moreno (left calf edema), Lucas Evangelista (right thigh surgery), Weverton (right hand fracture), and Paulinho (right leg surgery). On the other hand, Allan is available on the bench after obtaining a suspension effect from the STJD (Superior Court of Sports Justice).

Cruzeiro also lined up

Cruzeiro, on the other hand, will have three important reinforcements for the match. Goalkeeper Cássio returns to the starting team after following concussion protocol, as well as full-back Kaiki and top scorer Kaio Jorge, who were suspended against Fortaleza.

Cruzeiro's lineup is: Cássio; William, Villalba, Fabrício Bruno, and Kaiki; Lucas Silva, Lucas Romero, and Matheus Pereira; Christian, Wanderson, and Kaio Jorge.

Coach Leonardo Jardim will not have four players, all handed over to the medical department: Matheus Henrique, Fagner, Janderson, and Marquinhos – the latter was injured in recent days.

Palmeiras and Cruzeiro face off later today at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) this Saturday, at Allianz Parque. The match is very important for both teams. Palmeiras aims to take advantage of Flamengo's defeat and increase their lead at the top of the table, while Cruzeiro seeks to get closer to the runner-up position and re-enter the title race.

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