Eduardo Domínguez took a bold step at Atlético Mineiro, eyeing the Sudamericana final versus Boca. After four straight losses and a 2-0 setback to Gremio in the Brazil Cup semi‑first leg, the Argentine coach aims to protect his key men for the upcoming clash.
Mineiro travels to Botafogo for round 34 of the Brasileirao on Wednesday, and Domínguez plans to field an alternative eleven. Ten usual starters will sit out, a move designed to curb fatigue ahead of season‑defining fixtures. In my view, this gamble could pay off.
The sidelined squad includes Natanael, Lyanco, Renan Lodi, Maycon, Kevin Castaño, Igor Gomes, Alan Franco, Bernard, Alan Minda and Tomás Cuello.