Artur Jorge faces uncertainty in bid to fix defence issue

Artur Jorge faces uncertainty in bid to fix defence issue Cruzeiro will face a major challenge this Sunday (20) at 4 p.m. when they visit Vitória at Barradão for the 28th round of the Brasileirão. The mission is difficult, as the team from Bahia has the fourth-best home record in the tournament. For this match, coach Artur Jorge is dealing with tactical uncertainties and possible absences. In midfield, Lucas Romero is doubtful due to calf pain, which could force the inclusion of players such as Zé Lucas or Lucas Silva. At left-back, the spot remains up for grabs between Rojas, newly signed Viña, and Villalba. These uncertainties in the lineup reflect the serious crisis in Cruzeiro’s defensive sector. According to a survey by Central da Toca, Raposa’s numbers are worrying: the team has the sixth-worst defense in the league, with 39 goals conceded, and has been scored against in more than 81% of the matches played so far (22 of 27 rounds). Recent data confirm this fragile moment. In the last 10 matches, the Minas Gerais side conceded at least one goal in all of them and allowed an alarming 194 shots from opponents — an average of nearly 20 shots per game. Artur Jorge’s changes have not yet produced the desired effect defensively. The next opportunity to show improvement will be Sunday against Vitória. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.