Cruzeiro banking on Matheus Pereira’s presence for the derby | OneFootball

Cruzeiro is hoping to have Matheus Pereira available against Atlético-MG next Thursday (11th), for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.

The number 10 for Cruzeiro missed Friday’s training session due to discomfort in his left calf.

No injury was detected after medical exams, so he will be evaluated day by day.

The expectation is that he will be fit to play.

The team is already dealing with two issues in the same attacking sector: Wanderson and Kaio Jorge.

The winger is trying to recover from pain in his right knee.

The striker, meanwhile, was cut from the Brazilian National Team due to a minor muscle injury.

After the 2-0 win at Arena MRV, Cruzeiro can even lose by one goal at Mineirão and still advance to the semi-finals of the competition.

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