Jorge Sampaoli, the head coach of Atlético, has confirmed the lineup for the upcoming match against Fortaleza. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, at 8:30 PM at Arena MRV. This match is a postponed fixture from the 16th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.
Injuries and Player Availability
Several players will not participate due to international call-ups, including defenders Ivan Román from Chile, Junior Alonso from Paraguay, and midfielder Alan Franco. Additionally, four other players are sidelined due to injuries:
- Lyanco – Left Achilles tendon rupture
- Júnior Santos – Left adductor tendon rupture
- Cuello – Left ankle surgery
- Caio Maia – Right knee surgery
Starting Lineup for Atlético
Given these absences, Sampaoli has chosen the following players for the starting eleven:
- Everson (Goalkeeper)
- Saravia (Defender)
- Ruan (Defender)
- Vitor Hugo (Defender)
- Guilherme Arana (Defender)
- Alexsander (Midfielder)
- Igor Gomes (Midfielder)
- Bernard (Midfielder)
- Dudu (Forward)
- Rony (Forward)
- Hulk (Forward)
Substitutes on the Bench
The bench will include a mix of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards:
- Gabriel Delfim (Goalkeeper)
- Robert (Goalkeeper)
- Natanael (Defender)
- Caio (Defender)
- Fausto Vera (Midfielder)
- Patrick (Midfielder)
- Gabriel Menino (Midfielder)
- Gustavo Scarpa (Midfielder)
- Iseppe (Midfielder)
- Reinier (Forward)
- Cadu (Forward)
- Biel (Forward)
Current Standings
Atlético enters this match following a 4-2 victory over Sport, currently holding the ninth position in the Brasileirão with 43 points. In contrast, Fortaleza is in 19th place, having drawn against Grêmio 2-2, accumulating 30 points thus far.
