Interim in charge of Coritiba, James Freitas will make changes to the starting lineup against Avaí, in Florianópolis, in the fourth round of the Brazilian Series B. At least two changes must happen, as defender Bruno Melo is suspended and left-back Jamerson is injured.
In defense, the place should go to Marcelo Benevenuto, who would form a pair alongside Maurício Antônio, team captain. On the left, the option is for Rodrigo Gelado, the only player in the squad to play this position, besides Jamerson. In fact, this was the change at halftime against Sport.
Expectations revolve around the midfield and attack. This is because, tactically, the team must have a different dynamic. However, player changes can also happen. Thus, some names are alternatives, such as young Geovane Meurer and Lucas Ronier, who should win Bernardo’s position.
The likely Coritiba has: Pedro Morisco; Natanael, Marcelo Benevenuto, Maurício Antônio and Rodrigo Gelado; Morelli and Sebastián Gómez; Lucas Ronier, Matheus Frizzo and Figueiredo; Leandro Damião.
Verdão’s medical department has Arilson, Fransérgio, Thalisson and Vini Paulista, who are undergoing physical transition and are approaching a return, in addition to Robson, who still has no expected return, and Jamerson, recovering after an injury to his right thigh. Andrey, Eberth, Jean Gabriel and Roberto (under-20 goalkeeper) were not listed due to technical option.
- Goalkeepers: Benassi, Gabriel Leite and Pedro Morisco;
- Sides: Diogo Batista, Jhonny, Natanael and Rodrigo Gelado;
- Defenders: Benevenuto, Guilherme Aquino, Jean Pedroso and Maurício Antônio;
- Midfielders: Bernardo, Geovane Meurer, Matheus Bianqui, Matheus Frizzo, Morelli, Sebastián Gómez and Yago Ferreira;
- Attackers: Brandão, David, Figueiredo, Leandro Damião, Lucas Ronier and Wesley Pomba.
