Tite explains leaving out Bruno Alves, backs the Cruzeiro defender | OneFootball

After the defeat to Democrata, coach Tite was questioned about the absence of defender Bruno Alves among those used, a topic that gained attention due to the rotations promoted in the squad throughout the Campeonato Mineiro and the fact that the defender had not been used in the team's four games.

In response, the coach made a point of highlighting his confidence in the player and explained the group's management process throughout the competition.

So far, coach Tite has used João Marcelo and Jonathan Jesus as the central defense duo in the matches against Pouso Alegre, Tombense, and Democrata. In the thrashing of Uberlândia with the starters, Jonathan Jesus partnered with Fabrício Bruno.

Besides Bruno Alves, another young player from the youth academy, Janderson, is waiting for an opportunity. The defender had chances with Jardim last year, but a knee ligament injury sidelined him for the season.

Bruno Alves is considered one of the promising talents in Cruzeiro's youth categories, recognized for his good technical quality and ability to play with both feet. The defender has been called up for Brazil's youth national teams and was part of the squad that competed in the Under-20 World Cup last season. At the club since 2018, the defender is still awaiting his official debut for the professional team of Raposa.

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