Cruzeiro hosts Remo in matchday 32 of the Brasileiro
- Cruzeiro faces Remo at the Mineirão stadium this Friday evening.
- Artur Jorge deals with an attacking absence and a defensive change.
- The match marks the return of the Campeonato Brasileiro following continental cup action.
The Campeonato Brasileiro resumes this Friday, October 23, as Cruzeiro welcomes Remo to the Mineirão in Belo Horizonte for a 20:00 (Brasília time) kickoff. This fixture serves as the opening match for the 32nd round of the competition.
In terms of team news, Cruzeiro manager Artur Jorge will be without João Marcelo. Fabrício Bruno is expected to step into the starting lineup to bolster the defense. Meanwhile, Felipe Moraes remains a doubt; he was re-evaluated on Thursday after feeling muscle discomfort during Wednesday's training session and is likely to be rested.
Domestic action returns following the conclusion of the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana semifinals. The remainder of the 32nd round will feature seven matches on Saturday, concluding on Monday with the clash between Flamengo and Atlético-MG at the Maracanã.