Cruzeiro will face Bahia with significant absences in its squad for this Saturday’s (9) match, in the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship.
Coach Arthur Jorge will be without forward Keny Arroyo and left-back Kaiki, both suspended after being sent off in the previous derby against Atlético-MG.
The absences are a challenge for Raposa, since Kaiki and Arroyo are important pieces in the team’s tactical setup.
Kaiki, with 25 appearances and three assists in 2026, delivered standout performances that earned him a call-up to the Brazilian National Team.
As for Keny Arroyo, with the same number of matches, he was directly involved in six goals, with three scored and three assists.
The players are serving automatic suspensions, and Arroyo’s situation is worse, since he was already one booking away from suspension and will have to serve a two-match ban.
In addition to missing the Bahia match, he will also be unavailable against Palmeiras on May 16.
Libertadores clash
While preparing for the Brasileirão, Cruzeiro also has an important Copa Libertadores match against Universidad Católica this Wednesday (6).
The team is expected to field its strongest lineup in this continental clash, aiming for the top spot in Group D before fully turning its attention to the national league matchup.
May is considered a decisive month for the club from Minas Gerais, with a run of matches that could reshape its season in different competitions.
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