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Will Alex Sandro start against Fluminense this Sunday (12)?

Flamengo is about to take the field to face Fluminense this Sunday (12), in the 11th round of the Brasileirão. The Rubro-Negro, in fact, will have Alex Sandro back for the derby. Having recovered from a left thigh injury, the full-back celebrated being able to wear the Sacred Shirt again.

— As for my preparation, I feel good, I feel ready. I think everyone in the physical therapy department and the coaching staff helped me in the best way possible so I could be well and, who knows, maybe get a few minutes today -, he said, before adding:

— All the players who are here are used to and always aspire to moments like this. So today is a special moment, a more special day, not just for me, but for Flamengo as well -, concluded Alex Sandro in an interview with ‘FlamengoTV’.

What happened to Alex Sandro?

Alex Sandro has been out of action since March 22. On that occasion, the full-back started in Flamengo’s 1-1 draw with Corinthians and ended up suffering a muscle injury in his left thigh. Since then, the No. 26 has been under the care of Fla’s Medical Department.

Will Alex Sandro start in Flamengo vs Fluminense?

Yes! Despite returning to action this Sunday (12), coach Leonardo Jardim has named Alex Sandro in the starting lineup against Fluminense. So, Flamengo will line up as follows: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Paquetá and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.

When do Flamengo and Fluminense face each other?

With Alex Sandro among the starters, the Rio derby between Flamengo and Fluminense takes place this Sunday (12). Kickoff is at 6:00 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 11th round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Fluminense through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão derby.

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