Flamengo line-up: Leonardo Jardim to make 5 changes against Bahia | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim should rotate the team due to the packed schedule

Flamengo take the field this Sunday (19) to face Bahia at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. With that in mind, looking ahead to the clash against the team from Bahia, coach Leonardo Jardim is preparing the team with up to five changes.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S PROBABLE LINEUP?

Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira (Vitão), Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Paquetá, Arrascaeta; Plata (Luiz Araújo), Lino and Pedro.

For the match against Bahia, the changes begin in the defensive system. Varela and Léo Ortiz come in for Emerson Royal and Danilo. Then, Jorge Carrascal and Bruno Henrique make way for Gonzalo Plata and Pedro.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE ANY ABSENCES?

It is worth mentioning that coach Leonardo Jardim will not be able to count on Erick Pulgar and Jorginho, who are starters and form the team’s holding midfield duo. That is because the midfielders are currently under the care of the club’s medical department.

On the other hand, Jorge Carrascal is suspended after being judged by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD). As a result, the Colombian midfielder received a two-match suspension and will not face Bahia in the Brazilian Championship.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS BAHIA?

Therefore, Flamengo face Bahia this Sunday (19), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the 12th round of the Brazilian Championship. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information about the match.

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