Cruzeiro's absentees for Brasileirão return: Injury and suspension update
Cruzeiro faces key personnel challenges ahead of their return to Brasileirão action against Internacional on July 22.
Although the Brasileirão resumes this Thursday, July 16, Cruzeiro will only return to action on Wednesday, July 22, when they face Internacional at the Beira-Rio for the 19th round of the competition.
Cruzeiro manager Artur Jorge faces important selection dilemmas for the clash against the Colorado side. Midfielder Lucas Romero will be unavailable due to an accumulation of yellow cards, having been booked against Corinthians, Bahia, and Fluminense.
In addition to Romero, goalkeeper Cássio remains sidelined as he recovers from knee surgery. The veteran goalkeeper recently opened up about his recovery, explaining that he had been managing a chronic knee issue since 2023 before deciding that surgery was the only path to prolonging his career.
When it happened, I was very upset. But we have to understand every situation and make the most of it. I am a very positive person. When I return, I will come back stronger. Cássio
These absences leave a void in the starting XI as the team prepares for a demanding stretch of fixtures across the league and the domestic cup.