Murillo
NFO
Brazil
Left
Jul 4, 2002
23
5'11"
165 lb
CB
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Out with muscle injury
Murillo won't be an option for Friday's game against Sunderland due to a muscular problem, according to manager Vitor Pereira. "He is out," Pereira said. "We will see. It is a muscle injury. I'm not a doctor, I cannot predict, but he will be out tomorrow. I think it will be more than one game."
Analysis: Murillo suffered the injury this past weekend against Burnley, and based on Pereira's words, it wouldn't be surprising if the Brazilian center-back also missed the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semifinals against Aston Villa on Thursday, April 30. With Murillo sidelined, Jair Cunha and Morato could be in line for more minutes at center-back alongside Nikola Milenkovic.
Injured Sunday
Murillo was forced off in the 42nd minute of Sunday's match against Burnley due to an apparent injury, according to manager Vitor Pereira, per Jak Netting of Vavel. "I don't know. He thinks it's not serious, but I have to hope that's the case."
Analysis: Murillo looks to have returned to soon Sunday, as after being a late call due to an injury midweek, the defender had to be taken off in the first half against Burnley. The good news is he was able to walk off on his own, although he headed straight for the tunnel. This could be a major blow for the club as they inch closer to a relegation spot, potentially losing a starting defender. He was replaced by Jair Cunha, a possible replacement if Murillo misses further time, with Morato also with a chance at minutes.
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