Cruzeiro lose key player for Flamengo clash in the Brasileirão

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·9 March 2026

Cruzeiro lose key player for Flamengo clash in the Brasileirão

Cruzeiro will have important absences for the match against Flamengo on Wednesday (11)

The ‘boss’ of Cruzeiro’s midfield, Lucas Romero, is out of the game against Flamengo this Wednesday (11) at Maracanã. The midfielder suffered a fracture in his left rib during the final of the Campeonato Mineiro on Sunday (08) against Atlético-MG. Because of this, the player will not travel to Rio de Janeiro.

According to Cruzeiro, Romero sustained the injury at the 36th minute of the second half in the final of the Campeonato Mineiro. The midfielder will undergo conservative treatment, with no need for surgery. The process has already begun in the club’s Health and Performance Department. The expected recovery time was not disclosed.

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WHO ELSE IS MISSING FOR CRUZEIRO?

In addition to Lucas Romero, Cruzeiro announced on Monday night (09) that another player is out of the match against Flamengo: Bruno Rodrigues. The forward, who is Kaio Jorge’s backup, suffered a muscle strain in his right thigh.

Therefore, without Lucas Romero, Tite is expected to start Walace in the starting lineup. The midfielder has been linked to Flamengo several times regarding a possible transfer to Ninho do Urubu. However, the Most Beloved ended up giving up, and Cruzeiro ended up bringing the player back from Udinese (ITA).

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS CRUZEIRO?

The ball rolls for Flamengo and Cruzeiro starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (11), for the fifth round of the Brasileirão. If Mengão is on the field, there will be full coverage by Coluna do Fla, on the website, social media, and also on YouTube.

Additionally, Globo will broadcast the game to most of Brazil on free-to-air TV. Finally, the YouTube channel GETV will show the match simultaneously with pay-per-view Premiere. The Most Beloved will be seeking their first home win in the Brasileirão 2026.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.