Atlético-MG wrap up preparations to face Cruzeiro, check the likely line-up | OneFootball

Atlético-MG concluded their preparations for the classic against Cruzeiro on Tuesday afternoon at Cidade do Galo, for the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil. The match will be played this Wednesday at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) at Arena MRV.

The last training session included the presence of Galo fans, who were at the entrance of the training center to show support for the team before the classic.

The big surprise of the training was the presence of Lyanco. The defender, out of action since August 14 due to pain in his left thigh, was seen talking with coach Cuca and participated in the warm-up, although he was not seen in ball activities.

Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético

For the match, the black-and-white coach will have important reinforcements: Hulk, Cuello, and Junior Alonso return after serving suspensions in the last round of the Brazilian Championship against São Paulo.

On the other hand, Atlético-MG's list of absentees remains long. Bernard (dental surgery), Saravia (right leg), Lyanco (left thigh), Patrick (lower back), Cadu (right knee), and Caio Maia (right knee) are still under the care of the medical department.

In addition, the newly signed Ruan Tressoldi will also not be able to play, as he is not eligible to represent Galo in the Copa do Brasil, having already played for São Paulo in the competition.

Thus, the probable lineup for Atlético-MG to face Cruzeiro is: Everson; Natanael, Iván Román, Junior Alonso, and Guilherme Arana; Alan Franco, Alexsander, and Gustavo Scarpa; Cuello, Reinier, and Hulk.

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