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Rogério Ceni has 12 absences to field Bahia

Flamengo and Bahia face off this Sunday (05), in a match valid for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. The Bahia team is seeking a victory to stay at the top of the national tournament. Thus, coach Rogério Ceni sketched the lineup with Everton Ribeiro among the starters.

What is Bahia's probable lineup?

Ronaldo; Gilberto, David Duarte (Fredi), Rezende, and Zé Guilherme; Acevedo, Jean Lucas, and Everton Ribeiro; Kayky, Iago Borduchi (Michel Araujo, Tiago, or Cauly) and Willian José.

It's worth noting that Bahia has 12 confirmed absences to face Flamengo. Therefore, coach Rogério Ceni will rely on some youth players to define the starting lineup for this Sunday (02).

What are Bahia's absences?

Bahia will be without Luciano Juba, Gabriel Xavier, Santi Arias, Sanabria, and Rodrigo Nestor, who are serving automatic suspensions. Additionally, Erick, Ruan Pablo, and Caio Alexandre (transition), Kanu (physical reconditioning), João Paulo, Ramos Mingo, and Erick Pulga (injury) are also out.

And how is Flamengo doing?

Flamengo, like Bahia, has four confirmed absences. Erick Pulgar is still recovering from a right foot fracture, while Saúl felt pain in his left ankle. Additionally, Alex Sandro and Léo Pereira are serving automatic suspensions.

When do Flamengo and Bahia face each other?

The match between Flamengo and Bahia takes place this Sunday (05), for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. The ball rolls at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best internet coverage through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (closed channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Bahia game.

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