Nikão and Gabriel are at Cuca’s disposal
O Athletico has two absences, but several reinforcements for the duel against Youth. The game will be this Sunday (28), at 6:30 pm, at Alfredo Jaconi, for the fourth round of the Brasileirão.
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Defender Thiago Heleno, injured, and striker Canobbio, suspended, are certain casualties. On the other hand, coach Cuca will have the return of five starters spared against Danubio, in the Sudamericana: full-backs Leo Godoy and Esquivel, midfielders Erick and Fernandinho, as well as striker Pablo.
In addition to them, Furacão may have the debut of reinforcements Gabriel and Nikão. Both are available and trained with the group this week – they even appeared in the images of the activity this Friday (26).
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With the options, Athletico should have changes in the lineup: Bento; Léo Godoy, Kaique Rocha, Gamarra and Esquivel; Fernandinho, Erick and Zapelli (Christian); Julimar, Cuello and Pablo.
Furacão is in fourth place in the Brazilian Championship, with six points. Rubro-Negro faces Juventude again after two years. In the last matches, Athletico has won five and drawn one. The last defeat for Ju was in the 2006 Brasileirão, 3-2.
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