Arsenal loanee makes first start in almost 3 months
Arsenal loanee Marquinhos made his first start for Cruzeiro in almost three months during a Copa do Brasil match, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2-0 victory over Vila Nova FC. Prior to this, he had not started since February 12 and had only made four substitute appearances totaling 37 minutes in the Brazilian Serie A. While this performance was a positive development, it remains unclear if it indicates a shift in his role, as cup matches often allow teams to rest regular starters.