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Cruzeiro squad availability and match results

Overview

Cruzeiro is managing various personnel shortages ahead of key matches in the Campeonato Brasileiro. The club faces potential absences due to international call-ups, specifically defender Jonathan Jesus being summoned to the senior Brazil squad for friendlies in Asia and midfielder Zé Lucas being called up for the Brazil U-20 team. Further complicating squad selection are multiple suspensions involving Matheus Pereira, William, and Lucas Villalba, alongside a knee injury to João Marcelo.

In its 34th round match at the Mineirão, Cruzeiro secured a 3-2 comeback victory against Bahia, marking its fourth consecutive win in the league. This victory moves Cruzeiro to 60 points, consolidating its third-place position and strengthening its pursuit of a direct qualifying spot for the 2027 Copa Libertadores. Projections from UFMG indicate a 99.8% probability of the club qualifying for the tournament.

Looking ahead to the 35th round against Palmeiras on November 18, Cruzeiro faces a significant roster crisis. The club could be missing up to ten players due to a combination of suspensions, injuries, and contractual obligations. Seven players are already confirmed out, including Jonathan Jesus and Kauã Moraes due to suspensions, and Bruno Rodrigues, who is ineligible because he belongs to Palmeiras.

Defensive concerns are mounting: João Marcelo is expected to remain out through 2026 following a right knee injury, and Fabrício Bruno is dealing with lower back pain. To mitigate these absences, head coach Artur Jorge has promoted youth prospects Vitor Hugo Milita and Gustavo Alves to training.

Entities

Cruzeiro · Artur Jorge · Bahia · Palmeiras · Jonathan Jesus

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Cruzeiro faces defensive shortages ahead of Palmeiras match

    Cruzeiro faces defensive crises with injuries and national team call-ups ahead of their match against Palmeiras.

  2. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Cruzeiro faces potential squad shortages ahead of Palmeiras match

    Cruzeiro faces up to ten potential absences for their match against Palmeiras due to injuries and suspensions, despite maintaining a 99.8% chance of qualifying for the 2027 Libertadores.

  3. [SPORTS] 32 sources
    Cruzeiro defeats Bahia 3-2 to consolidate position in Brasileirão G-4

    Cruzeiro defeated Bahia 3-2 at the Mineirão, marking its fourth straight win in the Brasileirão and strengthening its bid for a 2027 Libertadores spot.

  4. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Cruzeiro faces potential squad shortages due to Brazil national team call-ups

    Cruzeiro may lose defender Jonathan Jesus for their November 18 match against Palmeiras due to his senior Brazil national team call-up and travel from Asia.

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