CRB took to the pitch this Thursday night, the 19th, in a decision-making atmosphere. The consensus among fans, management and players was that only victory mattered in a match that would be valid for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship Series B. Galo sits 18th in the league table, with 26 points. THE…
CRB entered the field on this Thursday night, the 19th, in a decision-making atmosphere. The consensus among fans, management and players was that only victory mattered in a match that would be valid for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship Series B. Galo is 18th in the league table, with 26 points.
Galo host Ponte Preta, starting at 19:30, at Pelé Stadium, in Maceió. Macaca is in 15th place and is facing a seven-game drought, in addition to being close to the relegation zone. The Red and Whites have also never won in 11 Serie B games which led to the departure of coach Daniel Paulista, who was replaced by Bruno Piveiti.
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For the duel, despite counting on the return of midfielder Rômulo, suspended in the last round against Sport and now available again, coach Bruno Pivetti is unlikely to make changes to the starting line-up. The only doubt, due to technical choices, is in the middle between Marco Antônio and João Pedro, but the first should remain in the starting eleven.
Otherwise, the victims will be the same. Heron, Vitinho and Fábio Alemão, who is recovering from a serious knee injury, remain in the Medical Department and will not return to play until 2024. Midfielder Chay, with a muscle injury in his thigh, is not expected to return to play. Despite having caught the CRB during this fast, when replacing Daniel Paulista, the commander is confident of recovery.
“We want to turn the key quickly because confidence will come with positive results. I believe in each player and I believe in the collective quality, because I am sure the team will grow and the results will come. We need to find the inner strength to be the best version of ourselves,” Pivetti said.
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On the other hand, coach Nelsinho Baptista, despite returning three times important, was forced to make changes to Ponte Preta’s starting line-up for the 20th time in 20 matches leading the team. Since his arrival, the experienced coach has not been able to repeat the same line-up for two consecutive rounds.
Mateus Silva and Sergio Raphael were suspended for the last half and returned to the starting defensive pairing. Nilson Junior ran outside to fight for a place in defence. On the other side, Igor Inocêncio was tested on the left and intensified the battle for the starting spot with Risso.
Therefore, the right-back that Inocêncio played improvisedly, could be inherited by João Gabriel or Luiz Felipe. In midfield, released from the concussion protocol after hitting his head and leaving by ambulance from the duel against Chapecoense in the penultimate round, Ramon Carvalho is once again fighting for a starting place.
As a result, he will compete with Emerson Santos, Hudson, and Emerson for the two midfield positions. Finally, in the attacking line, Iago Dias and Gabriel Novaes can be retained, while Renato can return to the position held by Dodô in the last round.
