Sampaoli Finalizes Atlético Lineup to Face Fortaleza

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.