Cruzeiro Lineup: Artur Jorge sees returns and doubts before Flamengo clash
Cruzeiro welcomes back key players for the decisive Copa Libertadores second leg against Flamengo.
On Wednesday, August 19, Cruzeiro faces a decisive match for a spot in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals against Flamengo. Manager Artur Jorge has received a significant boost with the return of key personnel for the clash at the Maracanã.
Defensive duo Fagner and midfielder Lucas Romero, who missed the first leg at the Mineirão, are back in the squad and expected to start. Additionally, Wesley is available again after being rested in the recent league match against Corinthians.
The main uncertainty for the lineup remains at left-back, where the coaching staff is deciding between Gabriel Rojas and Villalba. The team will be without Sinisterra, Cássio, and Gabriel Pec due to injury, while Matheus Henrique is sidelined through suspension.
Probable Cruzeiro lineup: Otávio; Fagner, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Villalba (Gabriel Rojas); Lucas Romero, Gerson, Matheus Pereira; Wesley, Arroyo, and Kaio Jorge.