Atlético-MG Faces Race Against Time to Recover Injured Players Before Sudamericana Final
Atlético-MG finds itself with just five matches remaining in 2026, and the club is focused on quickly getting several key players back to full fitness. The primary objective is to have the team in top form for the CONMEBOL Sudamericana final against Boca Juniors, scheduled for November 21 in Barranquilla, Colombia.
In their recent 1–1 draw with Grêmio during the Copa do Brasil, players Fred and Cassierra made second-half appearances but were not at full strength. Coach Eduardo Domínguez reported that Fred played “through the pain,” as he is still recovering from a left thigh injury. Cassierra, who is also nursing a thigh injury, played less than 30 minutes.
Ruan Tressoldi and Maycon, cleared to play, remained on the bench during the game against Grêmio. Meanwhile, three players currently undergoing treatment include Victor Hugo, dealing with a right thigh adductor issue, Reinier, battling a left thigh injury, and Thiago Borbas, who has a right thigh injury. Borbas appears to be the closest to rejoining the squad for training.
Lyanco was also absent for the match against Grêmio, missing out due to discomfort from a tendon issue in his left foot, compounded by serious personal matters.
As Atlético-MG gears up for its next match against Mirassol on the 14th, the team must also prepare for the final showdown against Boca Juniors. The club has additional games on the calendar against Corinthians, Vasco, and Bahia in the Brasileirão.
