Artur Jorge praises Luis Sinisterra, set to stay at Cruzeiro

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·11 Mei 2026

Artur Jorge praises Luis Sinisterra, set to stay at Cruzeiro

Forward Luis Sinisterra got more minutes again and was named in the starting lineup for the first time in 2026. In the 2-1 win over Bahia at Arena Fonte Nova, the Colombian was one of Cruzeiro’s standout players in the match valid for the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship.

Playing on the left side of the attack, Sinisterra was heavily involved during the more than 60 minutes he stayed on the field. The forward had three shots, completed one dribble, misplaced no passes, and was also perfect on the only cross he attempted. The strong performance helped Cruzeiro grow into the game after falling behind on the scoreboard. In the second half, after the Colombian had gone off, the team completed the comeback with a goal from youngster Kaique Kenji.

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Behind the scenes, the tendency is for the forward to remain permanently at Toca da Raposa II. According to reporting by Samuca TV, Cruzeiro is expected to trigger the purchase option for the player from AFC Bournemouth. The loan deal signed in August 2025 already included a purchase obligation after certain sporting targets were met, and those objectives have already been reached by the player.

Despite the situation appearing to be on track, Sinisterra preferred to avoid confirming anything about his future after the match in Salvador.

“I’m very happy here at Cruzeiro. Confidence has always been very important. I’m working every day to keep playing, showing why I came here. I’m very happy. I don’t know what will happen, but I want to thank the entire staff and the coach for their trust. Since I arrived here, they have always been 100%,” he said in audio recorded by Samuca TV.

The Colombian also made a point of highlighting the work done by the club’s medical department during his physical recovery period. The forward suffered another muscle injury in the match against Mirassol Futebol Clube, in the third round of the Brasileirão, and was sidelined for about two months.

“First of all, I want to thank God for this opportunity, for this match, for the win. We needed the three points. I want to thank the coach for the trust and all the people who were part of this process, this daily work in the medical department. I’m very happy with the game and with the three points.”

At the press conference, head coach Artur Jorge praised the forward’s performance and highlighted the technical quality shown by the player even after a long period without consistent action.

“We have to be careful with his return. Sinisterra hadn’t played for a long time, and today he played a little over 60 minutes, I believe. He is a player with above-average individual quality, he will be important for us, and he needs to find his path. We have to have small triggers in the little training time we have, one day or sometimes two good training sessions, and the players have to make me feel that I can trust them and give them minutes.”

The coach also stressed that the performance was in line with the game plan drawn up for the match against Bahia.

“Within this small training window, we have to make the most of it, but the players also have to make those sessions count and give answers like the one Sinisterra gave today, which for me was very positive, in terms of quality and from the standpoint of what the game plan was, the way he behaved, up to his limit, which was when he came off. We have to be careful because he is a player coming from a long layoff, and we have to gradually give him minutes so he can reach the level of the others, just like Marquinhos.”

Signed amid high expectations, Sinisterra has dealt with physical problems since even before arriving at Cruzeiro. After returning in February 2026 from an injury suffered late last year, the forward got injured again after just two substitute appearances. Now fit again, he delivered his best response since returning to the pitch in April.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.