Kaio Jorge hits back at Lyanco and Scarpa after cup progress | OneFootball

On this Thursday, in a match valid for the return leg of the quarterfinals of the Brazil Cup, Cruzeiro hosted Atlético-MG at Mineirão, won by 2 to 0 and advanced to the next phase of the competition. Author of the two Cruzeiro goals, Kaio Jorge celebrated his quick return after injury and responded to the provocations of Lyanco and Scarpa.

“Football is very dynamic, I was in the National Team living my dream, but during the match I ended up feeling an injury. Post-game I had an examination and was diagnosed with a grade 2 injury, but I managed to be fit to play today. Waking up at seven in the morning and going to bed at midnight. This worked, and I wanted to congratulate the team as well,” he declared in an interview with Prime Video.

Last week, the top scorer of Cabuloso in the season, with 20 goals scored, suffered a muscle injury during the match of the Brazilian National Team against Chile, for the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, and was cut. However, he surprised with the time it took to recover and returned in time for the decision against Galo, against whom he was again decisive.

“When we were drawn to play against Atlético, Lyanco and Scarpa ended up talking a lot of nonsense, but football is on the field. Today, we showed it on the field. Maybe next year they won't be able to qualify,” added the player, who wore a shirt with an image of a fox eating a rooster after the qualification.

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Now qualified, Cabulo already knows who they face in the semifinal: Corinthians. After winning by 1 to 0 in Curitiba, Timão hosted Athletico-PR at Neo Química and won again, this time by 2 to 0.

The great highlight was the young forward Gui Negão, who shook the nets again and even provided an assist for Rodrigo Garro's goal.

Cruzeiro returns to the fields next Monday, at 8pm (Brasília time), when they visit Bahia, at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship.

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