Lucas Romero Cleared of Injury, Still Out for Vitória Match

Lucas Romero felt discomfort in his calf during the match against Santos and was substituted at halftime. The midfielder underwent exams that ruled out a serious injury, but he remains doubtful for the clash against Vitória, scheduled for Sunday, the 20th, at Barradão.

Lucas Romero's Injury and Exams

The Cruzeiro captain reported calf pain in the first half of the match at Vila Belmiro and, on Monday, the 14th, was rested from on-field activities to undergo a medical evaluation. The exams concluded that there is no serious injury, only muscle fatigue resulting from the busy schedule of games in the second half of the season.

Impact on the Upcoming Clash Against Vitória

Despite the absence of an injury, the technical staff chose not to risk the player, keeping him out of Sunday's match, the 20th, at 4 PM, at Barradão. The decision leaves Cruzeiro's midfield without one of its key figures, who already has 38 appearances, five goals, and four assists this season.

Coach Artur Jorge's Options

To compensate for Romero's absence, coach Artur Jorge has immediate alternatives in Lucas Silva, Zé Lucas, and Matheus Henrique, who already played in the match against Santos. The coach can also count on Wesley, who replaced Romero at halftime in the previous game.

Status of Other Injured Players in the Squad

In addition to Romero, Cruzeiro is still without Gabriel Pec and Luis Sinisterra, who are recovering from serious injuries, and without Néiser Villarreal and Kaique Kenji, who are treating ankle sprains. In defense, Jonathan Jesus still has no return date after a left leg injury. Defender Fabrício Bruno, with lower back pain, should be available for the clash.

With information from ge, Terra, Rádio Itatiaia.