Cruzeiro loses Kaio Jorge and defender for duel with Ceará; learn more

The Cruzeiro will not be able to count on Kaio Jorge and João Marcelo to face Ceará this Saturday, at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza, in a match valid for the 36th round of the Serie A of the Brazilian Championship. Both players presented physical exhaustion and did not even travel. The striker, top scorer of the competition, is likely to be replaced by Gabigol. The defender would be a substitute and will not be able to be on the bench. Kaio Jorge and João Marcelo had no injuries detected and, at first, do not raise concerns for the next matches. The defender felt discomfort in the adductor muscle of the thigh. The information was disclosed by the Central da Toca website and confirmed by Itatiaia. Ceará x Cruzeiro Ceará and Cruzeiro face each other in opposite situations in the Brazilian Championship. Vozão is in 14th place with 42 points and is under pressure in the fight against relegation. On the other hand, Raposa is in 3rd place with 68 points and could take the second place in case of victory.