Overview
- Ramos Mingo left Bahia for América do México on Friday, leaving a vacancy at left centre‑back.
- The club's board decided not to sign an external replacement and will rely on the current roster for the rest of the Brasileirão.
- Marco Moreno, signed earlier in the transfer window and presented as able to play both sides, is the leading candidate to take the left‑side role.
- Luiz Gustavo is the only natural left‑footed option but has only five senior appearances this season, which limits his immediate readiness.
- Kanu and David Duarte offer experience but Kanu has not played in nearly four months, Marcos Victor has said he is uncomfortable on the left, and 20‑year‑old academy prospect Fredi Lipert will get more first‑team training and possible minutes.