Atlético-MG have 11 absentees v Bragantino; see line-up | OneFootball

Atlético-MG will have to cope with a lengthy list of absences for Saturday’s match against Red Bull Bragantino at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte. All told, head coach Eduardo Domínguez has 11 players unavailable.

The match is part of the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship Série A, with the absences including called-up players, injured players, and one contractual restriction. Six players are unavailable due to duty with their respective national teams.

Kevin Castaño was called up by Colombia, while Alan Franco, Alan Minda, and Ángelo Preciado are representing Ecuador. Vitão and Kauã Pascini, meanwhile, are with Brazil’s Under-20 national team during the FIFA international window.

The call-ups have hit Atlético-MG’s defense and midfield especially hard. With so many absences, Eduardo Domínguez will need to turn to other squad options to put together the team that will face Red Bull Bragantino in the Minas Gerais capital.

Injuries add to the list of absences

The medical department has also contributed to the high number of unavailable players. Everson is being treated for a fracture in his left foot, while Ruan Tressoldi is recovering from a left thigh injury. Scarpa, meanwhile, remains sidelined due to a problem in his right thigh.

Victor Hugo is also among the absentees for the match, although he has already made progress in his recovery from a pubis injury. He has returned to training with the group, but is not expected to be used against Red Bull Bragantino.

Atlético-MG prepares changes to the lineup

In midfield, Tomás Pérez is expected to take on the role of holding midfielder, with Maycon and Fred completing the unit. The defense will also be changed, with Lyanco Vojvonic and Vitor Hugo likely to start.

Another absence involves Thiago Borbas. The striker belongs to Red Bull Bragantino and will not be able to face the São Paulo club because Atlético-MG decided not to pay the contractual fee required to use him.

Despite the situation, Eduardo Domínguez received some positive news. Reinier has recovered from injury and is expected to return to the starting lineup. The forward now becomes one of the coach’s main attacking options.

What is Atlético-MG’s lineup for the Brasileirão match against Bragantino?

Coach Eduardo Domínguez is expected to field the black-and-white side as follows: Gabriel Delfim; Natanael, Lyanco Vojvonic, Vitor Hugo, and Renan Lodi; Tomás Pérez, Maycon, and Fred; Bernard, Tomás Cuello, and Reinier Jesus.

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