Atlético-MG wrap up preparations to face Sport with a surprise in store | OneFootball

Led by coach Jorge Sampaoli, the players of Atlético-MG held their final training session this Tuesday at Cidade do Galo before the match against Sport for the Brazilian Championship. For Wednesday’s game, the team from Minas Gerais will have an important reinforcement.

It’s Lyanco, who served an automatic suspension during the match against Fluminense last Saturday and will be available to face Sport.

How the training went

The squad began activities with a tactical training session focused on the match against the team from Recife. Afterwards, the players worked on finishing drills.

Absences

Called up by their respective national teams, Júnior Alonso, Alan Franco, and Ivan Román will be absent. In addition, Cuello, Alexander, Júnior Santos, and Patrick, all under the care of the medical department, will also miss out for Galo.

Response amid pressure

Against Sport, Atlético-MG needs to respond after a tough 3-0 defeat to Fluminense and internal pressure. On Monday, members of the club’s board were at Cidade do Galo to talk with the squad and coaching staff, demanding and encouraging them in the fight for better results.

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