Eduardo Domínguez relies on youth players at Atlético-MG
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:43 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Atlético-MG is preparing to resume training after the World Cup break, with coach Eduardo Domínguez expected to focus on the youth academy. Cissé, a 19-year-old defensive midfielder, leads in appearances this season, featuring in 12 matches. He has started twice, including the Mineiro final. Other youth players like Pascini and Cauã Soares have also contributed, appearing in seven matches each. Domínguez has not given playing time to several other young players during the first half of 2026.
- •Cissé has made 12 appearances for Atlético-MG this season.
- •He started in key matches against Cruzeiro and Puerto Cabello.
- •Pascini and Cauã Soares have each played seven matches.
- •Other youth players have yet to see action under Domínguez.
- •Atlético-MG resumes training after the World Cup break.
- 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — Check out the youth players Eduardo Domínguez uses most at Galo
"Atlético-MG is getting ready to return to training after the World Cup break, and coach Eduardo Domínguez may look to the youth academy “with affection.”Defensive midfielder Cissé, 19, is the y...
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