Team News and Lineups
According to Globo Esporte Futebol, Cruzeiro will have several changes in their lineup due to the suspension of Fagner and Romero for the first game of the Copa Libertadores. Fabrício Bruno and Kaio Jorge may also be left out of the team, while Gerson is another player who could be benched. On the other hand, the reinforcements for the attack, Lucho Rodríguez, João Costa, and Wesley, may make their debut against Mirassol.
Mirassol's Doubts and Concerns
Mirassol, on the other hand, has several doubts and concerns ahead of the match. The team's main goalkeeping option, Walter, is unlikely to play due to an edema in his leg. Alex Muralha is likely to be the starting goalkeeper for Mirassol. Fernandinho may start as a central midfielder, while Alesson and Edson Carioca may compete for a spot in the attack.
Probable Starting Lineups
The probable starting lineups for both teams are as follows:
Cruzeiro: Otávio; Fagner, João Marcelo, Jonathan Jesus, Villalba (Rojas); Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Matheus Pereira; Kaique Kenji (Lucho Rodríguez or Wesley), Felipe Morais, and Kaio Jorge (Bruno Rodrigues).
Mirassol: Alex Muralha (Walter); Igor Formiga, João Victor, Gabriel Knesowitsch, and Reinaldo; Denilson, Japa, and Shaylon (Wallisson); Fernandinho, Alesson (Edson Carioca), and Bruno Santos.
Conclusion
The match between Cruzeiro and Mirassol is set to be an exciting and highly competitive clash in the Campeonato Brasileiro. Both teams will be looking to make a statement and gain an advantage in the league table. With several changes and doubts ahead of the match, it will be interesting to see how both teams perform and which players will make the difference.