Gerson is a doubt for the Cruzeiro match against Athletico

Cruzeiro faces Athletico this Sunday in a Brasileirão match with uncertainty surrounding the availability of Gerson. The player, who has been managing pain in his thigh and adductor, participated only in partial training sessions following the team's Copa do Brasil elimination. While Gerson remains in the squad, Matheus Henrique is considered the leading candidate to start in his place if he is relegated to the bench. Cruzeiro is currently in sixth place with 39 points and aims to recover from a recent defeat against Vasco. Jonathan Jesus is confirmed as unavailable for the fixture, with João Marcelo expected to enter the starting lineup to replace him. The team may also feature Felipe Morais in the attack.

• 12:11 AMYahoo Sports — Gerson a doubt for Cruzeiro against Athletico