Cruzeiro now know when they’ll return to action | OneFootball

Cruzeiro has already officially begun its mid-season work at Toca da Raposa.

After the vacation break and a round of physical exams, coach Artur Jorge has already led the first training sessions on the field, focusing on restructuring the team and regaining match rhythm for the second half of the season.

⚽ Friendly Match Schedule

To ease the fans’ longing and give the squad playing time, the club’s board confirmed two preparatory matches with fans in attendance:

July 4: Cruzeiro x Defensor (URU) – Mineirão Stadium.

July 12: Cruzeiro x Grêmio – Mané Garrincha Stadium (Brasília).

Raposa’s last official match was on May 31, against Fluminense, in the Brazilian Championship.

🔄 Squad Movement

The period without matches is being used to clear out the group of players and identify new reinforcements.

Arrivals and Transfer Targets

Gabriel Rojas: The Argentine full-back was the main signing during the break. He arrives to take over the spot left by Kaiki and is already training with his new teammates.

Targets: The board is working together with the coach to fill four weak positions: a defensive midfielder, a center-back, a winger, and a striker.

Who Is No Longer in the Plans

The coaching staff has already decided that some names will no longer be used and should look for new destinations:

Kaiki

Walace

Japa

Kauã Prates

Bruno Alves

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