Former Flamengo target tipped to start in Brazil v Croatia clash | OneFootball

Which former Flamengo target should start for Brazil against Croatia this Tuesday (31)?

A former Flamengo target, Luiz Henrique is the overwhelming favorite to start for the Brazilian National Team in the match against Croatia this Tuesday (31). That is because Raphinha, Barcelona’s (ESP) forward, was ruled out with an injury after the game against France.

Luiz Henrique was on Flamengo’s radar in the 2024 season, when he was at Betis (ESP). However, at the time, the Rubro-Negro club wanted to sign the forward on loan. As a result, the player moved permanently to Botafogo.

“Several Brazilian clubs wanted to sign me. Flamengo also came in strong. Flamengo wanted a loan deal, but Betis (ESP) wanted to sell. Then, at that moment, John Textor (owner of Botafogo’s SAF) came in strong and bought me,” Luiz Henrique said in an interview with ‘Charla Podcast’.

Luiz Henrique currently plays for Zenit (RUS). However, the player could leave the Russian side after the World Cup in the United States. Flamengo are therefore monitoring the forward’s situation amid the possibility of his departure from the Russian club.

Did the Brazilian National Team cut any other player after the game against France?

Besides Raphinha, a former Flamengo player also left the Brazilian National Team and will not face Croatia this Tuesday (31). It is Wesley. The full-back suffered a muscle injury and said goodbye to his teammates after the match against France.

Where to watch Brazil vs Croatia?

Brazil’s match against Croatia will be broadcast in three different places. Rede Globo on free-to-air TV, SporTV on pay TV, and GETV on YouTube will show the match throughout Brazil starting at 9 p.m. (Brasília time).

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