Atlético Mineiro will be without Angelo Preciado for their Copa Sudamericana match against Juventud-URU. The right-back suffered a thigh injury and will miss Thursday’s game.
Preciado’s Injury Woes
Preciado reported feeling pain during training on Tuesday. Subsequent examinations confirmed an oedema in his left thigh. He is currently undergoing physiotherapy.
Preciado had been vying with Natanael for a starting place in the team. He was likely to have started the match against Juventud. Alan Franco, an Ecuadorian midfielder who plays in that position for his national team, has been named in his place.
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Atlético Aiming for First Points
Atlético are looking to secure their first points in the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana. They suffered a defeat in their opening match. The game kicks off at 19:00 at the Arena MRV.
Alecsander Heinrick is a Social Communication – Journalism graduate from PUC Minas. He has experience in communication agencies and writing, including stints at Esporte News Mundo, EstrelaBet, Jornal Hoje em Dia, Trivela and Jornal O Tempo.