Matheus Henrique suffers a hip injury and becomes another problem for Cruzeiro

Coach Fernando Diniz will no longer count on Lucas Romero for the decisive match of the South American Championship and now loses another starting midfielder

Cruzeiro reported on Tuesday (8) that midfielder Matheus Henrique underwent medical tests, which revealed a hip muscle injury. The player will begin conservative treatment and is expected to be absent for the next matches.

The absence of Matheus Henrique, in fact, represents yet another problem for coach Fernando Diniz, who will not be able to count on either him or Lucas Romero, disqualified for the first match of the South American semi-final against Lanús, scheduled for the 23rd.

However, Sul Americana represents Cruzeiro’s greatest chance of seasonal victory and the possibility of direct confirmation for the Libertadores in 2025. Given that in the Brasileirão the team fluctuates and currently occupies eighth place with 43 points won.

Options for Fernando Diniz at Cruzeiro

The Celestial Commander options are Walace, Lucas Silva, and Ramiro. There is also the possibility of using Jhosefer and Henrique, U20 midfielders. Matheus Henrique arrived at Cruzeiro mid-season and quickly became a regular in the Minas Gerais team. The midfielder has already played 17 games and scored three goals.

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Source: Terra

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