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Everton Silva ready to replace Léo Moura

The player is confirmed in the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Coritiba, in Curitiba.

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Right-back Everton Silva has been confirmed by coach Cuca for Sunday's match against Coritiba at Couto Pereira. He replaces Léo Moura, who is sidelined due to severe lower back pain. Everton hopes to seize the opportunity and stay with the team.

"Unfortunately, Léo Moura won't be able to play, but I'm ready to step in. I hope to deliver and have a great performance. I was a starter at the beginning of the year, but then I lost my place in the team. I want to play well and stay with the team. I have a lot of respect for Léo, who is a Brazilian national team-caliber player, but I'm looking for my place."

Everton Silva believes it will be a very balanced match on Sunday.

"Both teams need to win. They're in a tough spot and will fight hard. But we need to win too. We'll mark hard and come out fast on the counterattack."