Vitória lines up changes to face Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão; see | OneFootball

Vitória face Cruzeiro this Sunday, the 20th, at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time), at Barradão, in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. The focus is on the possible return of Emmanuel Martínez, who may be cleared by the medical department and regain a spot in the starting lineup.

The Argentine’s presence should lead to a change in the setup used by Vitória in the last round. The tendency is for Jair Ventura to go back to a 4-3-3 formation, with Emmanuel Martínez in midfield and Brítez dropping out of the starting team.

The change also represents an attempt to restore a more familiar setup for the red-and-black side. The final decision, however, depends on Emmanuel Martínez’s condition ahead of the match against Cruzeiro.

Vitória includes 19-year-old full-back in squad

The squad list also includes Gean, a 19-year-old right-back developed in the club’s youth academy. He was called up to replace Fabiano Souza, who suffered a knee injury and is expected to miss the rest of the season.

Vitória also has other absences for the match. Nacho Laquintana is in the process of regaining match fitness, while Edu, Camutanga, Nathan Mendes, Ramon, Dudu, Walace and Fabiano Souza remain in the medical department. Gabriel Baralhas is doubtful.

What is Vitória’s lineup for the match against Cruzeiro?

Coach Jair Ventura is expected to field the red-and-black side with: Lucas Arcanjo; Mateus Silva, Cacá, Luan Cândido and Jamerson; Caíque Gonçalves, Emmanuel Martínez and Zé Vitor; Erick, Diego Tarzia and Renê.

Vitória starts the round in 13th place with 33 points, five above Vasco, the first club in the relegation zone. Cruzeiro sit sixth with 42 points. The match at Barradão is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. this Sunday.

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