Cruzeiro to field strongest XI v Flamengo without Gabigol: line-up | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim has three absences to line up Cruzeiro

Flamengo and Cruzeiro face off this Thursday (02), in a match valid for the 26th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The team from Minas Gerais is seeking a victory to get closer to Mengão at the top of the table. Thus, coach Leonardo Jardim is preparing ‘full strength’ for the classic.

What is Cruzeiro’s likely lineup?

Cássio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Matheus Pereira; Christian, Matheus Henrique (Arroyo) and Kaio Jorge.

It’s worth noting that Cruzeiro has three absences for this Thursday’s (02) match. Fagner is out of the clash, as he is recovering from a tibia fracture. Wanderson and Jonathan Jesus are also unavailable due to lower back pain and trauma to the right knee, respectively.

Does Cruzeiro have reinforcements for the match?

On the other hand, coach Leonardo Jardim has some reinforcements for the game against Flamengo. Former Mengão player Gabigol is available again after serving an automatic suspension in the last round’s match against Vasco.

However, the tendency is for Gabigol to start the match on the bench. Defender Vilalba also returns to the team after serving a suspension. Finally, Cruzeiro has Sinisterra back, who recovered from a muscle injury in time and is included in the squad for the match.

And how is Flamengo coming into the match?

Flamengo, like Cruzeiro, has a confirmed absence. It is Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from surgery on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. The Chilean is expected to return to the team this October.

When do Flamengo and Cruzeiro face each other?

The interstate classic between Flamengo and Cruzeiro takes place at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (02). The match, which will be held at Maracanã, is valid for the 26th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro match.

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