Cruzeiro have absentees but welcome return in Liberta; likely XI | OneFootball

Cruzeiro will have to overcome absences in their attacking department for this Wednesday’s (6) decisive clash against Universidad Católica in the Libertadores, in Chile.

The team will be without forwards Bruno Rodrigues and Marquinhos, both recovering from physical issues.

Bruno Rodrigues has been sidelined with a thigh muscle edema, while Marquinhos is still recovering after undergoing knee surgery.

The absences pose a challenge for coach Artur Jorge as he puts together the team that will seek victory in Santiago and the top spot in Group D.

On the other hand, the Minas Gerais side will have an important return in defense.

Experienced full-back Fagner, who started on the bench in the last Brasileirão match, is expected to return to the starting lineup, providing more solidity and experience to the defense for the crucial match in Chile.

Check out Raposa’s probable lineup

Otávio; Fagner, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus and Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Gerson and Matheus Pereira; Arroyo, Kaio Jorge and Christian. Coach: Artur Jorge.

The match against Universidad Católica is considered a “six-pointer,” given that three teams are level on points in Group D.

Cruzeiro’s ability to adapt to the attacking absences will be crucial to their Libertadores ambitions.

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