What about Reinier? Atlético-MG set to have striker back v Bragantino | OneFootball

Atlético-MG is expected to have forward Reinier back next Saturday against Red Bull Bragantino at Arena MRV. The team will have a shorter preparation period during the FIFA international break compared to the other teams, since it will play a postponed match from the 21st round of the Brasileirão.

Galo needs a win to stay close to the Brasileirão’s top five. Atlético is currently in seventh place with 40 points. However, the team could lose a position on Friday. Santos will face São Paulo at Morumbis, also in a postponed match from the same round.

Reinier had a magical night against Santos on September 16. The player scored twice in the 4-2 win in the Copa Sudamericana and helped take the quarterfinal tie to a penalty shootout. However, he felt discomfort during the match and left the field in pain.

Will Reinier start?

He underwent tests that detected swelling in the back of his right thigh. The FIFA international break ended up helping the player, who had time to recover. The expectation is that Reinier will be in Eduardo Domínguez’s starting lineup this Saturday, the 3rd, at Arena MRV.

Reinier went through a turbulent spell with Galo’s fans, but he is now enjoying his best moment in the club’s shirt. He should have no trouble being confirmed among the team’s starting eleven this weekend.

Forward Thiago Borbas has also been cleared by the medical department. The Uruguayan has been released to train with the group, but he is not expected to face Bragantino. That is because he belongs to the São Paulo club.

For him to take the field, Galo would have to pay a penalty fee set in the loan agreement. The club is not expected to make that investment, so the forward should be left out of the matchday squad.

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